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  • 13-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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Solve using substitution.

8x + 9y = –17
y = –9

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Joanie27
Joanie27 Joanie27
  • 13-01-2022
SUBSTITUTE -9 as y in the equation

8x + 9(-9) = -17
8x + (-81) = -17
8x -81 = -17

COLLECT LIKE TERMS

8x = -17 + 81
8x = 81 - 17
8x = 64

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 8

8x/8 = 64/8
x = 8

Therefore, y = -9 and x = 8
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