Solve using the appropriate method y = 2x - 5, y = 1/2x + 1

Question

Its either substitution or elimination and I need to show the steps

Answer 1

y = 2x - 5

y = x/2 + 1

 

2x - 5 = x/2 + 1

2x = x/2 + 6

4x/2 = x/2 + 6

3x/2 = 6

3x = 12

x = 4