Solve using the appropriate method. Substitution or Elimination.

Question

y = 2x - 5, y = 1/2x + 1

This morning I posted a question that Bosnian was kind enough to help me with but it was the wrong question that I was looking at. Sorry but I could really use some help I have been working on these problems since 5am. Please HELP!!

Answer 1

substitution, substitute for y.

2x-5=1/2 x + 1
3/2 x=6
x=4
y= 2*4-5=3