Question

How many solutions does the system have?
y = x + 1
y = 2x - 5

Please Help

Answer 1

One solution: x=6, y=7. (6, 7).

Explanation:

y=x+1

y=2x-5

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x+1=2x-5

1=2x-x-5

x-5=1

x=1+5

x=6

y=6+1=7