The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Subtract 5y from each side. \ \
\Substitute in Equation (2).
Distribute terms using Distributive property: .
Subtract 30 from each side.
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Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
Divide each side by negative 17.
\Substitute in equation in equation
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The solution is .