What is the solution to the system

7x+5y=19
-7x-2y=-16

a.(2,1)
b.(1,2)
c.(7,5)
d.(-7,-2)

Is it a. or b.?

3 answers

Substitute the numbers for the letters in the equations. Which is correct -- a or b?
Was b. correct Ms. Sue?

And can you help me with one more?

what is the solution of the system
y=-3x
3x+2y=6

a. 2, 6
b. -1, 3
c. -2, 6
d. 1.5, -4.5
Substitute.

7x+5y=19
7 + 10 does not equal 19.