Question 1034462
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-7x+y=-19 . Multiply by 3
-21x+3y=-57
-2x+3y=-19 . Subtract this from above (Eliminate 3y):
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-19x=-38
x=2
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Substitute x=2 in Equation 1:
-7x+y=-19
-7(2)+y=-19
-14+y=-19
y=5
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CHECK (use Equation 2):
With x=2 and y=-5:
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-2x+3y=-19
-2(2)+3(-5)=-19
-4+(-15)=-19
-19=-19
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