SOLUTION: Solve using substitution: X=5-y, 3y=3x+1

Question 894698: Solve using substitution:
X=5-y, 3y=3x+1
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve using substitution:
X=5-y, 3y=3x+1
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
3y = 3(5-y) + 1
3y = 15-3y + 1
6y = 16
y = 8/3
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Solve for "x"::
x = 5 - y
x = 5 - (8/3)
x = 7/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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