Question

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Answer 1

x = 4

y = 13

Explanation:

x + y = 17

y = 2x + 5

substitute for y:

x + (2x + 5) = 17

reduce:

3x + 5 = 17

subtract 5 from each side:

3x = 12

divide both sides by 3:

x = 4

y = 2(4) + 5

y = 13