Question

Solve this system of equations :

8x+9y=48
-8.5y=-51

Answer 1

Y = 6

X = -.75 or - 3/4

Solve the bottom equation first, since it only has 1 variable. -8.5y / -8.5 = -51/-8.5. Y= 6. Then plug that value for Y into the top equation and solve for X.

Answer 2

x=−2.1875y+ −3/ 8

Explanation: