Algebra-1

To solve the system of equations, we can use substitution since the first equation expresses x in terms of y:

Given the system:

x = -3y - 17

2x + 3y = -7

Step 1: Substitute x = -3y - 17 into the second equation

Substitute x = -3y - 17 into the second equation 2x + 3y = -7:

2(-3y - 17) + 3y = -7

Step 2: Simplify and solve for y

Distribute the 2:

-6y - 34 ...