SOLUTION: How do u do these kinda problems? y=2x-1 2x+y=3

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Question 391669: How do u do these kinda problems?
y=2x-1
2x+y=3
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2x-1
2x+y=3
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2x+2x-1=3 Substitute 2x-1 for y. Now there is only one variable.
4x-1=3
4x=4
x=1
y=1
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Ed