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Solve for x and y

2x+7=3y-1

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To solve for x and y, isolate each variable and simplify your equation:

Solve for x:
2x+7=3y-1 (Subtract 7 on each side)
2x=3y-8 (Divide by 2 on each side)
x=
(3y)/(2) -4

Solve for y:
2x+7=3y-1
2x+8=3y (Add 1 on each side)

(2x)/(3) + (8)/(3)=y (Divide by 3)
y=
(2x)/(3) + (8)/(3)

~I hope this helps!~
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