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2x=7-1
Consider the first equation. Subtract 1 from both sides.
2x=6
Subtract 1 from 7 to get 6.
x=\frac{6}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=3
Divide 6 by 2 to get 3.
2y=5-3
Consider the second equation. Subtract 3 from both sides.
2y=2
Subtract 3 from 5 to get 2.
y=\frac{2}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
y=1
Divide 2 by 2 to get 1.
x=3 y=1
The system is now solved.