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What should you substitute for y in the second equation (bottom equation) in order to solve the system by the substitution method?​

What should you substitute for y in the second equation (bottom equation) in order-example-1
User Moshe Arad
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

solve for y in the first equation

y = 3x - 9

when you substitute, you will get a value of 9 for x and 18 for y

User CamilleLDN
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Answer:

C. 3x - 9

Explanation:

3x – y = 9 ___(1)

8x – 4y = 0 ___(2)

From (1) eq.

3x – y = 9

– y = 9 – 3x

y = - (-3x + 9)

y = 3x – 9

Hence, 3x - 9 should be substituted in the second equation to get the required answer.

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