Solve simultaneously x + y = 1, 2x + 3y =9

To solve this problem I would begin by rearranging the first equation to equal X.1) x + y = 1 -> x = 1 - yI would then substitute this into the second equation.2) 2x + 3y = 9 -> 2(1-y) + 3y = 9Then multiply out the bracket.3) 2(1-y) + 3y = 9 -> 2 - 2y + 3y = 9Simplify.4) 2 - 2y + 3y = 9 -> 2 + y = 9Solve. 5) 2 + y = 9 -> y = 7resubstitute this into the first equation and solve.6) x + y = 1 -> x + 7 = 1 -> x = -6which gives you the final solution of X = -6 and y = 7.

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