What is the system linear equations? y= -2x+19 y=x+17

1 answer:

4 0

First set them equal to each other

x+17=-2x+19

Solve the equation then...

3x=2

...and you would find x as 2/3

Plug that answer back in and you will find y=53/3

Hope this helps :-)

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