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7 January, 11:13

Use substitution to solve

y=-2x+1

y=x-5

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  1. 7 January, 11:40
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    Substitute the y=x-5 into the first equation.

    So y=-2x+1 becomes x-5=-2x+1.

    Solve for x by isolating x variable terms on one side and integers on the other.

    X+2x=1+5

    3x=6

    X=2

    Then plug x=2 into y=x-5

    Y=2-5=-3

    So x=2, y=-3
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