Substitute y=−3: Substitute y=−3 into the equation –4x−y=7 and then simplify.Substitute −3 for y in –4x−y=7.–4x+3=7
Isolate variable term: Isolate the variable term to solve for x.−4x+3=7−4x+3−3=7−3−4x=4
Solve for x: Solve for x.−4x=4−4−4x=−44x=−1
Find ordered pair solution: We found:x=−1y=−3What is the solution in the form of an ordered pair?Substitute x=−1 and y=−3 into (x,y).The solution is (−1,−3).
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