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y+2x=17
y=x+2

User RD Ward
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Answer:

x=5, y=7. (5, 7).

Explanation:

y+2x=17

y=x+2

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x+2+2x=17

3x+2=17

3x=17-2

3x=15

x=15/3

x=5

y=5+2=7

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