SOLUTION: Solve using Substitution. 2x + 5y = 1 3x + 7y = 2

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Question 899098: Solve using Substitution.
2x + 5y = 1
3x + 7y = 2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve using Substitution.
2x + 5y = 1
3x + 7y = 2
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y = (1-2x)/5
y = (2-3x)/7
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Equation:
(1+2x)/5 = (2-3x)/7
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7+14x = 10-6x
20x = 17
x = 17/20
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Xolve for "y" where y = (1-2x)/5
y = (1-(17/10))/5
y = (-7/10)/5
y = -7/50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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