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What is the apparent solution to the system of equations? y=−x+2y=4x+7

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Next time you share two equations, write one equation per line, or separate the two equations with a comma, OK?

y=−x+2y=4x+7 NO

y=−x+2 YES
y=4x+7

Multiply the first equation by 4, obtaining: 4y = -4x + 8
Add the 2nd equation to this result: y = 4x + 7
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5y = 15, and y = 3

Then, using the first equation, determine x:

y = 3 = -x + 2
1 = -x, so x = -1

The solution is (-1, 3)
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