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Y = x + 2
y = 2x - 5
what is x and y

User Ewa
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Answer:

x= 7 y= 9 (7,9)

Explanation:

solve by using system if equations. multiply top answer by 2, giving u 2y=2x+4 and y=2x-5 subtract the equations. y=9 (the x cancels out) then put 9 in for y. 9=x+2. subtract 2. giving u 7. and now x =7

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