SOLUTION: Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!!! Solve using the substitution method: y-2x= -6 2y-x=5 I've tried to do this but everything I do seems to be wrong. I don't know

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Question 182820This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1
: Thanks in advance for anyone who can help!!!
Solve using the substitution method:
y-2x= -6
2y-x=5
I've tried to do this but everything I do seems to be wrong. I don't know where to start. Thanks!! :) This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra 1

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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y-2x= -6 --> y = 2x-6
2y-x=5
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Sub y into the 2nd equation
2(2x-6) - x = 5
4x-12 - x = 5
3x = 17
x = 17/3
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y = 2x-6
y = 34/3 - 6
y = 16/3