SOLUTION: Solve the system by substitution:2x-y=-5 and y=x+4

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Question 1040311: Solve the system by substitution:2x-y=-5 and y=x+4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system by substitution:2x-y=-5 and y=x+4
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2x -(x+4) = -5
2x -x - 4 = -5
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x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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