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User Touki
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Answer:

x = 8. y = 21

Explanation:

x + 8x + 18 = 90

combine like terms

9x + 18 = 90

-18 both sides

9x = 72

divide by 9 both sides

x = 8

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3y + 27 = 90

-27 both sides

3y = 63

divide by 3 both sides

y = 21

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