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  • 01-12-2016
  • Mathematics
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Which ordered pair is the solution to the system?
x+5y=−3
2x+7y=3

A.(12, −3)
B.(−13, 2)
C.(−2, 1)
D.(22, −5)

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wizard123
wizard123 wizard123
  • 01-12-2016
For this one you want to cancel out the x-terms.
Multiply top equation by -2

---> -2x -10y = 6
---> 2x +7y = 3

Add them together

---> -3y = 9

Solve for y ...
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