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Solve the system of linear equations by elimination. 9x+y=2 −4x−y=−17
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Solve the system of linear equations by elimination.

9x+y=2
−4x−y=−17

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Answer: x = -3 y = 29

Explanation:

9x + y = 2

-4x - y = -17

5x = -15

Divide both sides by 5

x = -3

9x + y = 2

Substitute -3 for x

9 (-3) + y = 2

-27 + y = 2

Add 27 to both sides

y = 29

Hope I helped!

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