Question

Y= 2x + 7 y= -4x - 5 What is the solution for the system of equations?

Answer 1

X=-2 and Y=3
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Answer 2

Answer:

x = -2, y = 3.

as an ordered pair it is (-2, 3).

Step-by-step explanation:

y= 2x + 7

y= -4x - 5

As both right hand expression are = y we have:

2x + 7 = -4x - 5

6x = -12

x = -2

Substitute for x in equation 1:

y = 2(-2) + 7 = 3.