Q. Solve the system by substitution.−x−3y2x=−35=y(□,□)
Identify easier equation: Identify the easier equation to substitute from. In this case, the second equation 2x=y is easier to use for substitution because it can be directly solved for y.
Solve for y: Solve the second equation for y. We have 2x=y, so y=2x.
Substitute into first equation: Substitute y=2x into the first equation −x−3y=−35. This gives us −x−3(2x)=−35.
Simplify and solve for x: Simplify and solve for x. The equation becomes −x−6x=−35, which simplifies to −7x=−35.
Divide by −7: Divide both sides of the equation by −7 to find the value of x. This gives us x=(−35)/(−7), so x=5.
Substitute x back in: Substitute x=5 back into the equation y=2x to find the value of y. This gives us y=2(5), so y=10.
Write solution as ordered pair: Write the solution as an ordered pair (x,y). The solution is (5,10).
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