SOLUTION: X-6y=11 and 2x-5y=1. Solve using substitution and solving for an ordered pair

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Question 742557: X-6y=11 and 2x-5y=1. Solve using substitution and solving for an ordered pair
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X-6y=11 and 2x-5y=1. Solve using substitution and solving for an ordered pair
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x = 6y+11
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Substitute and solve for "y":
2(7y+11) - 5y = 1
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9y + 22 = 1
9y = -21
y = -7/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.