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Solve the system of equations by using substitution.

Solve the system of equations by using substitution.-example-1
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Answer:

(x, y) = (-1, 1)

Explanation:


y = 2x +3 ----(1) \\\\y = x + 2 ----(2)\\\\substitute \ (2) \ in \ (1) : x + 2 = 2x + 3


x - 2x = 3 - 2\\\\-x = 1\\\\x = -1\\\\Substitute \ x = -1 \ in \ (2) : y = -1 + 2 => y = 1

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