Solve for y and x, where x=y+1 and y=2x+3

Simultaneous equations:
x=y+1 y=2x+3
First solve for x. y=2x+3 so first equation becomes: x=(2x+3)+1 x-2x-3-1=0 -1x-4=0x+4=0 x=-4
Solve for y: y=2x+3 y=2(-4)+3 y=-8+3y=-5

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