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Find the value of the variable

Find the value of the variable-example-1

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x+1=y and 3y-7=2x are your two equations.

Substitute x+1 in for y
3(x+1)-7=2x
3x+3-7=2x
x-4=0
x=4

Plug in 4 for x in either equation to solve for y
x+1=y
4+1=y
5=y

x=4 and y=5

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