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PLEASE I NEED HELP!!! NOT JUST THE ANSWER THE STEPS TO PLEASEE!!

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Answer:

x=6

y=17

Explanation:

y=2x+5

y=3x-1

Since both 2x+5 and 3x-1 are equal to y, by the transitive property they are equal to each other. Thus:

2x+5=3x-1

6=x

y=2(6)+5=12+5=17

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