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3x +
9y = -27
x + y = -1

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Answer:

(x, y) = (3, -4)

Explanation:

A graphical solution is often quick and easy.

(x, y) = (3, -4)

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These equations can be solved algebraically by dividing the first by 3, then subtracting the second.

(3x +9y)/3 -(x +y) = (-27)/3 -(-1)

x +3y -x -y = -9 +1

2y = -8

y = -4

x = -1 -y = -1 -(-4) = 3 . . . from the second equation

The solution is (x, y) = (3, -4).

3x + 9y = -27 x + y = -1-example-1
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