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Solve the system of linear equations by substitution.

x=17-4y


y=x-2

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Answer:

Explanation

In the first equation

x=17-4y

In the second equation

We clear "x"

y=x-2

x=y+2

We ecuate "x"

x=17-4y=y+2

17-4y=y+2

15=5y

y=3

we substitute to find "x"

x=17-4y=17-4(3)=5

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