SOLUTION: solving systems of equations by substitution 1) y=-2x+2 y=1/3 x-5

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Question 1054894: solving systems of equations by substitution
1) y=-2x+2
y=1/3 x-5
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=-2x+2 and y=1/3 x-5
Therefore
-2x+2 = (1/3)x-5
-6x + 6 = x - 15
21 = 7x
x = 3