SOLUTION: solve system of equations solve for x and y state the answer as an ordered pair y = 5x -11 y = -2x + 10

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Question 920018: solve system of equations
solve for x and y state the answer as an ordered pair
y = 5x -11
y = -2x + 10

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since they both equal y, set them equal to each other.
5x-11=-2x%2B10
7x=21
x=3
Then use either equation to solve for y.
y=-2%283%29%2B10
y=-6%2B10
y=4