Question

solve the system by substitution.
$y = 5x - 24$
$y = -3x$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
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Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $y=-3x$ into first equation

$-3x = 5x - 24$

Step2: Isolate $x$ terms

$-3x -5x = -24$
$\implies -8x = -24$

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{-24}{-8} = 3$

Step4: Substitute $x=3$ into $y=-3x$

$y = -3\times3 = -9$

Answer:

$(3, -9)$