document.write( "Question 93582: Solve the system of equations. Determine the number of solutions for each.
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document.write( "{1/3x+y=9
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document.write( "{-2x+2y=-6 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #68184 by edjones(8007)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "2/3x+2y=18 Multiply 2 times the upper equation \n" ); document.write( " -2x+2y=-6 \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "8/3x =24 Subtract the lower equation from the upper \n" ); document.write( " x=9 Multply both sides times 3/8 \n" ); document.write( "(-2*9)+2y=-6 Substitute 9 for x in either of the 2 equations \n" ); document.write( " 2y=12 Add 18 to both sides \n" ); document.write( " y=6 Divide both sides by 2. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |