Answer:
substitute the value of y into the equation 7x+3y = 35
7x + 3(x+5) = 35 (distribute 3 through the parenthesis)
7x + 3x + 15 = 35
collect the like terms
7x + 3x = 35 - 15
10x = 20 (divide both sides by 10)
x = 2
substitute x = 2 into the equation y = x + 5
y = 2 + 5
y = 7
