Write Equations: Write down the given system of equations.We have two equations:1) y=−3x+52) 5x−4y=−3
Substitute y: Substitute the expression for y from the first equation into the second equation.Since y=−3x+5, we can replace y in the second equation with −3x+5.So, 5x−4(−3x+5)=−3 becomes our new equation.
Distribute −4: Distribute the −4 across the parentheses in the new equation.5x−4(−3x)+4(5)=−3This simplifies to:5x+12x−20=−3
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.5x+12x=17xSo, 17x−20=−3
Add 20: Add 20 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x.17x−20+20=−3+20This simplifies to:17x=17
Divide by 17: Divide both sides of the equation by 17 to solve for x.1717x=1717This gives us:x=1
Substitute x: Substitute the value of x back into the first equation to solve for y.y=−3(1)+5This simplifies to:y=−3+5
Calculate y: Calculate the value of y.y=2
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