SOLUTION: Solve the system by the substitution method. x + y = 11 y = x2 - 10x + 25

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Question 470414: Solve the system by the substitution method.
x + y = 11
y = x2 - 10x + 25
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 11
y = x^2 - 10x + 25
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x + x^2 - 10x + 25 = 11
x^2-9x+14=0
(x-7)(x-2)=0
x=7 or x=2
7+y=11
y=4
2+y=11
y=9
so (7,4) or (2,9)