Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations. Enter your answer as an ordered pair. y=2x+1 y=6x-1

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Pini Cheyni · Answer 1 · 2020-08-28T23:12:57+0000

Answer:

(0.5, 2)

Explanation:

substitution method is when you substitute a variable for another

so, it is given that y=2x+1 and y=6x-1. so we know the 'y' value is equal since they are the same thing

hence:

y=2x+1

y=6x-1

2x+1=6x-1

4x=2

x=1/2

y=2