SOLUTION: Is (-2, 3) a solution of the system? Make sure to state yes or no and show your work to justify your answer. y = 2x + 7 x = y - 4

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Question 948231: Is (-2, 3) a solution of the system? Make sure to state yes or no and show your work to justify your answer.

y = 2x + 7
x = y - 4
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given set of equations is,
y = 2x + 7.........equation 1
x = y - 4..........equation 2
From equation 2 we get y=x+4.
Substituting in 1 we get,
2x+7=x+4
x=-3
y=1
(-2,3) is not a solution of the system.