Answer
$$y=9,\:x=-\frac{5}{2}$$
Work Step by Step
Solving the equation using substitution, we find:
$$4\cdot \frac{-6-y}{6}+3y=17 \\ y=9$$
Thus:
$$x=\frac{-6-9}{6}=-\frac{5}{2}$$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.2 Solve Linear Systems Algebraically - 3.2 Exercises - Quiz for Lessons 3.1-3.2 - Page 167: 9
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