SOLUTION: Please help me find the solution to the system of equations. Thank you very much. 1.) y = x^2 - 6x + 1 y + 2x = 6

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Question 1062178: Please help me find the solution to the system of equations. Thank you very much.
1.) y = x^2 - 6x + 1
y + 2x = 6

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try simple substitution for y.

6-2x=x%5E2-6x%2B1

0=x%5E2-4x-5

%28x-5%29%28x%2B1%29=0
Go from there.