Answer:
x = -3.5 and y = -5.5
Explanation:
y = x - 2 and y = 3x + 5
so x - 2 = 3x + 5
subtract one x from both sides:
-2 = 2x + 5
subtract 5 from both sides:
-7 = 2x
solve for x:
2x = -7, x = -3.5.
now find y:
y = x - 2 = -3.5 - 2 = -5.5
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