College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Systems of Linear Equations - 5.1 Exercises - Page 486: 17

Answer

The solution set is $\left\{(0, 2)\right\}$.

Work Step by Step

Solve for $x$ in the second equation to obtain $x=2-y$. Since $x=2-y$, substitute $2-y$ to $x$ in the first equation to obtain: $3y=5(2-y)+6 \\ \implies 3y =10-5y+6 \\ \implies 8y=16 \\ \implies y=2$ Plug $y=2$ into $x+y=2$ to obtain: $x+2=2 \\ \implies x=0$ So, the solution set is $\left\{(0, 2)\right\}$.
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