SOLUTION: how to solve x+y=-7 if y=x+1

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Question 928506: how to solve x+y=-7 if y=x+1
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how to solve x+y=-7 if y=x+1
Substitute for "y" and solve for "x"::
x + (x+1) = -7
2x = -8
x = -4
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Then y = -4+1 = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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