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Can someone simplify this equation and solve for x and y?
(2x-5)+(y-1)+x=169

User RileyManda
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Answer: The y-intercept is found by substituting known values for x and y in the equation and solving for b. the known values are (x,y) = (2,8.4) Equation of y = 4.2*x + b becomes 8.4 = 4.2*2 + b

Explanation:

User Lamas
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Answer:

Answer

2x+3y=14,2x−3y=2

Adding :

2x+3y=14

2x−3y=2

__________

4x=16

x=4

∴xy=4×2

=8

2×4+3y=14

8+3y=14

3y=6

y=2

Explanation:

here you go

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