How do you solve an equation with a fraction and coefficient that are next to eachother such as the one in the picture?

Write two subtraction equations that are equivalent to 5 + 12 = 17.

What is the value of x in the this question ?

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 = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?