Question

What is the value of x in the solution to this system of equations? 5x+3y=14 y=-2x+6

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+3y=14 y=-2x+6

Substitute the 2nd equation into the first for y.

5x + 3(-2x + 6) = 14

5x + -6x + 18 = 14

-x = -4

x = 4