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Find a solution to the linear equation 3x+y=−9.(Enter values for x and y that make the equation true.)

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ANSWER:

Infinite solutions, given as follows:


y=-9-3x

Explanation:

We have the following equation:


3x+y=-9

Solving for y:


y=-9-3x

The solution of the linear equation would be infinite, since the value of y depends on x.

For example:

when x = 0


\begin{gathered} y=-9-3\cdot0 \\ y=-9 \end{gathered}

One of the infinite solutions can be when x = 0 and y = -9

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