Solve {c}{4+1=x+y}{2+1=y}

$$\left. \begin{array} { c } { 4 + 1 = x + y } \\ { 2 + 1 = y } \end{array} \right.$$

Solve for x, y

$$x=2$$

$$y=3$$

Solution Steps

Consider the second equation. Add 2 and 1 to get 3.

$$3=y$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$y=3$$

Consider the first equation. Insert the known values of variables into the equation.

$$4+1=x+3$$

Add 4 and 1 to get 5.

$$5=x+3$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$x+3=5$$

Subtract 3 from both sides.

$$x=5-3$$

Subtract 3 from 5 to get 2.

$$x=2$$

The system is now solved.

$$x=2 y=3$$