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y = 2x - 1\ y = -3x - 6

Question

y = 2x - 1\
y = -3x - 6

Explanation:

Step1: Set equations equal

Since $y=y$, set $2x-1=-3x-6$

Step2: Solve for $x$

$$\begin{align*} 2x+3x&=-6+1\\ 5x&=-5\\ x&=-1 \end{align*}$$

Step3: Substitute $x$ to find $y$

Substitute $x=-1$ into $y=2x-1$:
$y=2(-1)-1=-2-1=-3$

Answer:

$x=-1$, $y=-3$