A park ranger hiked 3/4 mi to a lookout, another 5/7 mi to a bird's nest, and finally 5/14 mi to a campsite. How far did the par
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Answer:
(-2, 7); (See attachment)
Step-by-step explanation:
x + 2y = 12
7x + 2y = 0
x + 2y = 12
x = -2y + 12
Solve for y:
7x + 2y = 0
7 (-2y + 12) + 2y = 0
-12y + 84 = 0
-12y = -84
y = 7
Solve for x:
x = -2y + 12
x = -2 (7) + 12
x = -2
x = -2, y = 7
