SOLUTION: how do I solve these problems: y = x - 600 = y = 1.25X + 350 =

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Question 251683: how do I solve these problems:
y = x - 600 =

y = 1.25X + 350 =

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do I solve these problems:
y = x - 600 =
y = 1.25X + 350 =
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substitute to get:
x-600 = 1.25x+350
0.25x = -950
x = -3000
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Substitute to solve for "y":
y = -3000-600
y = - 3600
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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