SOLUTION: Solve the following system of linear equation. Answer in ordered pair if possible (x,y) y = 2x + 1 x + y =4 I think I did it corectly my final answer is x= -1 Please show

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Question 57334: Solve the following system of linear equation. Answer in ordered pair if possible (x,y)
y = 2x + 1
x + y =4
I think I did it corectly my final answer is x= -1
Please show steps so I can see if I did it right.
Thankyou,
dnn
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The value for "y" is defined as 2x + 1.
So ~> x + y = 4
So ~> x + 2x + 1 = 4
So ~> 3x = 3
So ~> x = 1