Question

X + y = 17

xy = 72
if one solution to the system of equations is (x,y), what is one possible value of x

Answer 1

x = 8 and y=9 or y = 8 and x = 9

Explanation:

8 x 9 = 72

8+9 = 17

9 x 8 = 72

9+8 = 17