Well for two positive numbers subtracted to equal a negative number, the first number must have a value that is less than the second number. (Ex. 3-4= -1) In this case, you can conclude that x is less than y! (x<y)
1b,
2b,
3a, which grade is this?
With the $10 gift card, Jose can buy at most 8 songs
x(the number of songs) less than or equal to 8


We could solve for 'x' in the 2nd equation and then plug that into the first equation for 'x' and solve for 'y':

Subtract 6y to both sides:

Divide -2 to both sides:

Plug in 3y + 17 for 'x' in the first equation:


Distribute 5:

Combine like terms:

Subtract 85 to both sides:

Divide 17 to both sides:

This is the y-coordinate of the solution.
I would have to say that i think the answer is D. hope this helps