SOLUTION: find a common solution for each system of equations: y=x-1 y=2x-5

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: find a common solution for each system of equations:
y=x-1
y=2x-5
This question is from textbook Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=x-1
y=2x-5
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Substitute to get:
x-1 = 2x-5
x = 4
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Substitute to solve for y:
y = 4-1 = 3
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Solution: (4,3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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