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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you solve this linear system? y=x-1 y=-x+5

OpenStudy (ajprincess):

First add both the equations. When u add them x will b eliminated. Then u can solve and find y. Apply the value of y in the first or second equation and find x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add both the equations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the result is2y=4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then y=2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you can put value of y in anyone of the two equations to get value of x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if put in equation 1 then y+1=x, so x=3

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