your answer for 344 divided by 8 is 43
Y=-6-x is not equal to 2x+y=12. Both sides were not divided by two when it was simplified.
You can convert them to decimals and multiply. Remember when using decimals, it is over 10 or 100 <span />
So what you do is (2/3)x-9=7. Add 9 to both sides (2/3)x=16. Multiply by reciprocal on both sides 16 x (3/2). 16 x 3 = 48. 48/2=24
