SOLUTION: hello, i'm really confused how to start off this equation; i've been told that i have to put it into the general formula ax^2 + bx + = 0 (is that even correct also?) here is the si

Question 805611: hello, i'm really confused how to start off this equation; i've been told that i have to put it into the general formula ax^2 + bx + = 0 (is that even correct also?) here is the simultaneous equation: (Solve for x and y)

p.s. i hope i've written the question clearly enough, since it's my first time on this site
thank you in advance :)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

substitute 2x+5 for y

(x+1)*(5 x+17) = 0
x = -17/5, y = -9/5
x = -1, y = 3
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