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Solve by substitution y=2x-1 y=3x+1

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Answer: x = -2

Explanation:

Since the two expressions both equal y, you can set them equal to each other.

2x-1 = 3x+1

Subtract 2x from both sides.

-1 = x+1

Subtract 1 from both sides.

-2 = x

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