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Slove the system using substitution method

y=x+2
2x-3y=1

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Answer:

(-7, -5)

Explanation:

y = x + 2

2x - 3y = 1

2x - 3(x + 2) = 1

2x - 3x - 6 = 1

-x - 6 = 1

+6 +6

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-x = 7

÷-1 ÷-1

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x = -7

y = x + 2

y = -7 + 2

y = -5

I hope this helps!

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