SOLUTION: find the solution to problem by using system of equations by substitution. y=2x+7 y=-x-5

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Question 234679: find the solution to problem by using system of equations by substitution.
y=2x+7
y=-x-5

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=2x+7
y=-x-5
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-x-5=2x+7
3x=-12
x=-4
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y=2(-4)+7
y=-8+7
y=-1
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-1=4-5