Substitute x=−5: Substitute x=−5 into the first equation 5x−2y=−7.Calculation: 5(−5)−2y=−7 which simplifies to −25−2y=−7.
Isolate y by adding: Isolate y by adding 25 to both sides of the equation −25−2y=−7.Calculation: −25−2y+25=−7+25 which simplifies to −2y=18.
Divide both sides: Divide both sides of the equation −2y=18 by −2 to solve for y. Calculation: y=−218 which simplifies to y=−9.
Write the solution: We have found the values of x and y. The solution is x=−5 and y=−9. Write the solution as a coordinate point. The coordinate point is (−5,−9).
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