SOLUTION: linear equation by substitution method x=2y+1 3x-y=13

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Question 466700: linear equation by substitution method
x=2y+1
3x-y=13
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Substitute x = 2y+1 in the equation 3x-y = 13
3(2y+1) - y = 13
6y+3 - y = 13
5y = 10
y = 2
substitute y = 2 in
x = 2y+1
x = 2(2) + 1
x = 5
Answer: y = 2
x = 5