SOLUTION: please show me the working out of this linear equation y=2x+5 y=40-2x

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Question 603085: please show me the working out of this linear equation
y=2x+5
y=40-2x

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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please show me the working out of this linear equation
y=2x+5
y=40-2x
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Since they both equal y:
2x+5 = 40-2x
4x = 35
etc