SOLUTION: Solve the system: y=2x+3 and y=3x+1 a. (-2,-1) b. (-1,-2) c. (2, 7) d. (-2,-5)

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Question 624538: Solve the system: y=2x+3 and y=3x+1
a. (-2,-1)
b. (-1,-2)
c. (2, 7)
d. (-2,-5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Since y is both 2x+3 and 3x+1, this means that 2x+3 = 3x+1

Solve this equation for x. Then use the solution of x to find y.