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Solve by the substitution method x - y = 5 9x + 4y = -59 What is the solution of the system?

Solve by the substitution method
x - y = 5
9x + 4y = -59
What is the solution of the system? Select the correct choice below:
A. The unique solution to the system is (Type an ordered pair)
B. There are an infinite number of solutions.
C. There is no solution.

Answer

First, solve the first equation for x:

x = y + 5

Substitute x in the second equation:

9(y + 5) + 4y = -59

Simplify and solve for y:

9y + 45 + 4y = -59

13y + 45 = -59

13y = -104

y = -8

Substitute y back into x = y + 5:

x = -8 + 5 = -3

The unique solution to the system is (-3, -8).

  1. A. The unique solution to the system is (-3, -8).
  2. B. There are an infinite number of solutions.
  3. C. There is no solution.

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