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X=3y+5
x=-4y+5
how do i slove using substitution

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You can solve using substitution by having 3y + 5 = -4y + 5. Since they both equal x, you can have them equal each other. From there, you can add 4y to both sides, which will become 7y + 5 = 5. Then -5 from both sides, which is 7y = 0. That means y = 0. Plug in y to x = 3y + 5, and you get x = 5. Hope this helps!
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