Since both equations are equal to y you can just make them equal to each other, like this 3x + 7 = x - 9. From there isolate the varible x on one side so that the solution will be on the other side of the equation. I'll do the steps too for you.
3x + 7 = x - 9
2x + 7 = -9
2x = -16
x = -8
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Answer:
his speed would be 4.5 miles per hour
Step-by-step explanation:
if you do the distance divided by the hours you will get the answer.
22.5/5=4.5
It is always a rational number
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