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Solve the system of equations using substitution method
x=y+2
x+2y=5
PLEASE HELP!!​

Solve the system of equations using substitution method x=y+2 x+2y=5 PLEASE HELP!!​-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

Insert y+2 into your x so...

y+2+2y=5

Then solve...

Combine like terms so 2y+y is 2y^2 (squared)

and..

5-2 is 3

you are left with 2y^2 (squared) = 3 is 0.75

User Samjaf
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Answer:

x=1

y=-1

Explanation:

x = y+2

x+2y = 5

y+2 +2y = 5

3y +2 = 5

3y = 3

y=1

x=-1

User CookedCthulhu
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