Answer
Ordered pair solution $(-3,-1)$
Work Step by Step
We have $$(1) 5x+2y=-17$$ $$(2)x=3y$$
Substituting (2) in (1) $$5(3y) + 2y = -17$$ $$17y=-17$$ $$y=-17\div17 = -1$$
Solving for $x$ $$x = 3(-1) = -3$$
Ordered pair solution $(-3,-1)$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - Exercise Set - Page 212: 16
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