College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Systems of Linear Equations - 5.1 Exercises - Page 486: 7

Answer

$x=-4,\,y=1$ The solution of the system is the ordered pair $(-4, 1)$

Work Step by Step

Let's note the equations: $4x+3y=-13\,\,\,\,\,\, (1)$ $-x+y=5\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,(2)$ We wil use the Substitution Method. Solving equation $(2)$ for $y$, we get $y=x+5$ Replace $y$ by $x+5$ in equation $(1)$ Then, we have $4x+3(x+5)=-13$ Or $4x+3x+15=-13$ $\implies 7x=-28$ Or $x=\frac{-28}{7}=-4$ $y=x+5=-4+5=1$ The solution of the system is the ordered pair $(-4, 1)$.
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