Question

Please help me with this question I am having difficulty with it

Answer 1

The first x=4 y=8

Explanation:

2x-5 = y-5

x+1 = y-3

Multiply the second by -2(to eliminate x)

2x-5 =y-5

-2x-2= -2y+6

ADD BOTH

-7 = -y+1

y=8

PLUG y

x+1 =y-3

x+1 =8-3

x+1=5

x=4