Solve: 3X - 5 = Y 2X +2 = Y +3

2X +2 = Y + 3 2X -1 = Y3X -5 = Y3X -5 = 2X -1 X -5 = -1 X = 43X -5 =Y 3(4) -5 = Y12 - 5 = Y7 = Y
X = 4 Y = 7

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