Question

Solve the system of equations

y-5=x

x=-2-y y = ( , )

Answer 1

y=1.5

x=-3.5

Our answer is (-3.5,1.5)

Explanation:

y-5=x

x=-2-y

y=?

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Using substitution,

y-5=-2-y

Solve:

2y-5=-2

2y=3

y=1.5

We can enter 1.5 into the equation:

1.5-5=x

-3.5=x