SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method. y=2x+1 5y-7x=11

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Question 946261: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
y=2x+1
5y-7x=11
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
y=2x+1
5y-7x=11
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x"::
5(2x+1) - 7x = 11
10x + 5 - 7x = 11
3x = 6
x = 2
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Solve for "y"::
y = 2x+1
y = 2*2+1
y = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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