SOLUTION: Please help solve this equation: Solve the system of equations using substitution. Be sure to write your answer as an ordered pair y = 2x + 1 7x-y=26 Thanks!

Question 387183: Please help solve this equation:
Solve the system of equations using substitution. Be sure to write your answer as an ordered pair
y = 2x + 1
7x-y=26

Thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 2x + 1
7x-y=26
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
7x - (2x+1) = 26
5x = 27
x = 27/5
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Since y = 2x+1
y = 2(27/5)+1
y = 54/5 +5/5
y = 59/5
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Solution: (27/5 , 59/5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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