The problem asks us to solve a system of two linear equations with two variables, $x$ and $y$, using the substitution method. The given system of equations is: $7x - \frac{2}{3}y = -37$ (1) $\frac{x}{4} + 5y = \frac{55}{4}$ (2)

AlgebraLinear EquationsSystems of EquationsSubstitution MethodSolving Equations
2025/3/17

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to solve a system of two linear equations with two variables, xx and yy, using the substitution method. The given system of equations is:
7x23y=377x - \frac{2}{3}y = -37 (1)
x4+5y=554\frac{x}{4} + 5y = \frac{55}{4} (2)

2. Solution Steps

First, let's solve equation (2) for xx:
x4+5y=554\frac{x}{4} + 5y = \frac{55}{4}
Multiply both sides by 4:
x+20y=55x + 20y = 55
x=5520yx = 55 - 20y (3)
Now, substitute the expression for xx from equation (3) into equation (1):
7(5520y)23y=377(55 - 20y) - \frac{2}{3}y = -37
385140y23y=37385 - 140y - \frac{2}{3}y = -37
Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction:
3(385140y23y)=3(37)3(385 - 140y - \frac{2}{3}y) = 3(-37)
1155420y2y=1111155 - 420y - 2y = -111
1155422y=1111155 - 422y = -111
422y=1111155-422y = -111 - 1155
422y=1266-422y = -1266
y=1266422y = \frac{-1266}{-422}
y=3y = 3
Now, substitute the value of yy back into equation (3) to find xx:
x=5520(3)x = 55 - 20(3)
x=5560x = 55 - 60
x=5x = -5
Thus, the solution to the system is x=5x = -5 and y=3y = 3.

3. Final Answer

The solution is (5,3)(-5, 3).

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