Question

Examine the system of equations. y = –3x – 2, y = 7 The value of x is . The solution to this system of equations is .

Answer 1

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You can substitute y into the other equation

7 = -3x - 2

Add 2 to both sides

9 = -3x

Divide both sides by -3

-3 = x

The answer is -3

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Answer 2

The value of x is -3 and the solution to this system of equations is (-3 , 7).

When a number of variables are involved, the system of equation is generated. The system of equation has been the set of simultaneous equations as well.

Given :

$y = -3x-2$   ----  (1)

$y=7$  -----  (2)

Solution :

From, equation (1) and (2) we get the value of x to be:

$7=-3x-2$

$9=-3x$

$x=-3$

Therefore, the value of x is -3.

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