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Y=5x-17 y=x+3 can someone help me with this? thanks

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Answer:

x=5, y=8

Explanation:

we can use subsitution to solve this so:

5x-17=x+3 since they bot equal y (y=y)

4x-17=13 subtract x from both sides

4x=20 add 17 to both sides

x=5

then, plug in x to solve for y (either equation) :

y = x+3

y = (5) + 3

y = 8

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