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(please help) Consider the system of equations shown below.

y = 2- 2x

y = 1/3x -5

What is the x coordinate in the solution of the system?

User Lisse
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

3x + 1 = 2x - 4

x + 1 = -4

x = -5

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