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Solve each system of linear equations by using substitution method.

x - y = -2
2x + y =5

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User Modar Na
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Answer: x=1 y=3....do you need to show your work?
User Ricardo Rocha
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Answer:

x = 1, y = 3

Explanation:

Given:

x - y = -2

2x + y = 5

First, add y on both sides for the first equation.

x = y - 2

Then, plug in x into the second equation.

2(y -2) + y = 5

2y - 4 + y = 5

3y = 9

y = 3.

Next, now that you've found y, plug it into either the first or second equation to solve for x. I'll be using the second equation.

2x + 3 = 5

2x = 2

x = 1.

Ans: x = 1, y = 3

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