SOLUTION: how do I solve this question: x+y=5 y=2x-1

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Question 760845: how do I solve this question: x+y=5 y=2x-1




Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x-1=5
3x=6
x=2
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2+y=5
y=3
(2,3)
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y=2x-1
3=2*2-1
3=3