Question

Using the elimination method solve

Answer 1

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Answer 2

y = 3x + 2
y = (x + 1)^2 - 5

Set y = y

3x + 2 = (x + 1)^2 - 5

Now solve for x

Answer 3

Actually....

Even better since we're required to use elimination, do this

y = (x + 1)^2 - 5
y = 3x - 2

Now subtract: