SOLUTION: how do i do this problem by using substitution y=x+2 y=-4x-3 (negative 4x minus 3)

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Question 826790: how do i do this problem by using substitution
y=x+2
y=-4x-3 (negative 4x minus 3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
do this problem by using substitution
y=x+2
y=-4x-3 (negative 4x minus 3)
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Substitute for "y"; solve for "x":
x+2 = -4x-3
5x = -5
x = -1
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Solve for "y":
y = x + 2
y = -1+2
y = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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