Solve the system of linear equations using elimination. −2x − y = 3 −9x − y = 17

x=20/7 y=17

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Don't need to solve for y since y is already solved.

2) Solve for x:

-2x-17=-9x+3

-2x-17+9x=-9x+3+9x (Add 9x to both sides)

7x-17=3

7x-17+17=3+17 (Add 17 to both sides)

7x=20( Divide both sides by 7)

x=20/7, y=17

38.5

step-by-step explanation:

lets say, first number = r

second number = 3r+7

total = 49

(r)+(3r+7)= 49

4r+7 = 49

4r = 42

r = 42/4

r= 10.5

3r+7 = 3(10.5)+7 = 38.5

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