Q. Solve the system by substitution.y−3x+4y=5x+2=−26
Substitute y: Substitute y from the first equation into the second equation.Given the first equation y=5x+2, we can substitute y in the second equation −3x+4y=−26.
Replace y: Replace y in the second equation with 5x+2.−3x+4(5x+2)=−26
Distribute 4: Distribute 4 across the terms inside the parentheses.−3x+20x+8=−26
Combine like terms: Combine like terms. 17x+8=−26
Subtract 8: Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with x.17x=−26−8
Calculate right side: Calculate the right side of the equation. 17x=−34
Divide both sides: Divide both sides by 17 to solve for x.x=−1734
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction to find the value of x.x=−2
Substitute x back: Substitute x back into the first equation to solve for y.y=5(−2)+2
Calculate value of y: Calculate the value of y.y=−10+2
Simplify to find y: Simplify to find the value of y.y=−8
Write solution as ordered pair: Write the solution as an ordered pair (x,y).The solution is (−2,−8).
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