SOLUTION: Solve the system by substitution. x – 5y = 2 2x + 3y = 17

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Question 122972: Solve the system by substitution.

x – 5y = 2 2x + 3y = 17

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-5Y=2 X=5Y+2 NOW SUBSTITUTE (5Y+2) FOR X IN THE OTHER EQUATION & SOLVE FOR Y.
2(5Y+2)+3Y=17
10Y+4+3Y=17
13Y=17-4
13Y=13
Y=13/13
Y=1 ANSWER.
2X+3*1=17
2X+3=17
2X=17-3
2X=14
X=14/2
X=7 ANSWER.

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