Solve the system of equations.y = 7x + 43y = 2x + 13

Set the two expressions for y equal: 7x + 43 = 2x + 13. Subtract 2x and 43 to get 5x = -30, so x = -6. Substituting into y = 2x + 13 gives y = 2(-6) + 13 = 1. The solution is (-6, 1), choice A.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.