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x = y+2, (1)
2x+y = 1. (2)
To solve this system, apply the Substitution method.
You just have "x" expressed via "y" in the equation (1).
Substitute it into the equation (2). Ypou will get
2*(y+2) + y = 1.
It is a single equation for "y". You just excluded "x".
Solve th equation (3) for "y":
2y + 4 + y =1,
3y = 1 - 4,
3y = -3,
y =
= -1.
Thus you just found y. It is 1.
Now from (1) find x = y+2 = -1+2 = 1.
Answer. x = 1, y = -1.
Check it on your own.
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