SOLUTION: Determine the best method to solve the system of equations; then solve the system x=2y-1, 3x-3y=9

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Question 696930: Determine the best method to solve the system of equations; then solve the system
x=2y-1, 3x-3y=9
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the system
x=2y-1, 3x-3y=9
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Simplify:
x -y = 3
x -2y= -1
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Subtract and solve for "y":
y = 4
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y = 4
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Solve for "x":
x = 2y-1
x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.