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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLZ HELP Equation A: y = x + 1 Equation B: y = 4x + 5 Which of the following steps can be used to find the solution to the set of equations? x + 1 = 4x + 5 x = 4x + 5 x + 1 = 4x x + 5 = 4x + 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@JoannaBlackwelder

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

Any thoughts?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not really I'm so confused

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

Ok, they are using the method of substitution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

That is where you solve for a variable and plug it into that variable in the other equation.

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

Both of these equations are already solved for y.

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

So, we can take what y= in one equation, and plug it in for y in the other equation.

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

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