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Complete the solution of the equation. Find the value of y when x equals 4.
-3x+9y=-57

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-3x+9y=-57
-3(4)+9y=-57
-12+9y=-57
+12 +12
9y=-45
Y=-5
User Arnaudjnn
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-3x + 9y = -57 x = 4

-3*4 + 9y = -57

-12 + 9y = -57

9y = -57 + 12

9y = 12 - 57

9y =-45 Divide through by 9.

y = -45/9

y = -5

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