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The value of x in this system of equations is 1.

3x + y = 9
y = -4x + 10
Substitute the value of y in the first equation:
Combine like terms:
Apply the subtraction property of equality:
Apply the division property of equality:
3x + (-4x + 10) = 9
-X + 10 = 9
X
What is the value of y?

User Crawf
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Answer:

y = 6

Explanation:

y = -4(1) + 10 = -4 + 10 = 6

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