SOLUTION: Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations. 2x - 5y = -14 x - 2y = -5

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Question 590799: Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations.
2x - 5y = -14
x - 2y = -5
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-5y=-14
x-2y=-5 x=2y-5
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2(2y-5)-5y=-14
4y-10-5y=-14
-y=-14+10
-y=-4
y=+4
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2x-5*4=-14
2x-20=-14
2x=-14+20
2x=6
x=6/2
x=3
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x-2y=-5
3-2*4=-5
3-8=-5