SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by using substitution. Express the answer as an ordered pair: x+5y=2 x-1=2y

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Question 1030610: Solve the system of equations by using substitution. Express the answer as an ordered pair:
x+5y=2
x-1=2y
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+5y=2
x-1=2y
x=2y+1
Substitute into the first
2y+1+5y=2
7y=1
y=(1/7)
x=2(1/7)+1=(9/7)
try this in the first
9/7=(2/7)+1 true
( (9/7), (1/7) )