In given equations, left sides are identical --- hence, right sides are equal x^2 - 2x - 33 = x + 7 x^2 - 3x - 40 = 0 (x-8)*(x+5) = 0. There are two roots x= 8 and x= -5. Corresponding y-values are y= 8+7 = 15 and y= -5+7 = 2. ANSWER. The solutions are (x,y) = (8,15) and (x,y) = (-5,2).