SOLUTION: how do you solve 2x-3y=-1 when y=x-1

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Question 688927: how do you solve 2x-3y=-1 when y=x-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

2x-3y=-1

2x-3(x-1)=-1

Now solve for x.