SOLUTION: Solve the system of linear equations by graphing, substitution, or elimination. y = 5x - 7 -3x - 2y = -12

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Question 1091507: Solve the system of linear equations by graphing, substitution, or elimination.
y = 5x - 7
-3x - 2y = -12

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 5x - 7
-3x - 2y = -12
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Sub for y in the 2nd eqn.
-3x - 2(5x-7) = -12
Solve for x, then for y

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