Math Problem Statement

What is the solution to the system of equations: -3x + 5y = 21 and 6x - y = -15?

Solution

Let me analyze the image to extract the mathematical problem and solve it. One moment, please.The system of equations provided in the image is:

3x+5y=21-3x + 5y = 21 6xy=156x - y = -15

Let us solve this step by step.


Step 1: Solve for yy in terms of xx from the second equation

6xy=156x - y = -15 Rearranging: y=6x+15y = 6x + 15


Step 2: Substitute y=6x+15y = 6x + 15 into the first equation

Substitute into 3x+5y=21-3x + 5y = 21: 3x+5(6x+15)=21-3x + 5(6x + 15) = 21

Simplify: 3x+30x+75=21-3x + 30x + 75 = 21 27x+75=2127x + 75 = 21

Solve for xx: 27x=217527x = 21 - 75 27x=5427x = -54 x=2x = -2


Step 3: Substitute x=2x = -2 into y=6x+15y = 6x + 15

y=6(2)+15y = 6(-2) + 15 y=12+15y = -12 + 15 y=3y = 3


Solution:

The solution to the system of equations is: (2,3)\boxed{(-2, 3)}


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Systems of Linear Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

Linear equation: ax + by = c

Theorems

Linear combination (substitution/elimination)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10