Question

Solve the following system of equations: y=x + 2 and y= 2x - 1

Answer 1

hope this pic helps you

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

(x, y) = (3, 5)

Explanation:

Equate the two expressions for y and solve for x.

x +2 = 2x -1

3 = x . . . . . . . . add 1-x

y = 3 +2 = 5 . . . . using the first equation

The solution is (x, y) = (3, 5).