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9 January, 11:57

How do you solve x=-2y+1

X=y-5

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  1. 9 January, 12:25
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x = - 2y + 1 ... (1)

    x = y - 5 ... (2)

    Substituting x in (2) into (1)

    y - 5 = - 2y + 1

    Collecting like terms

    y + 2y = 1 + 5

    3y = 6

    y = 6/3

    y = 2

    And putting y = 2 into (2)

    x = y - 5

    x = 2 - 5

    x = - 3
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