SOLUTION: The graphed lines of X +Py= 15 and x- Py= 9 intersect at (12, 1) What is the value of P?

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Question 1105614: The graphed lines of X +Py= 15 and x- Py= 9 intersect at (12, 1) What is the value of P?
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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You only need one of the two lines to answer the question. Fortunately, the two pieces of information do not contradict each other, so use either line.

x%2BPy+=+15
12%2BP%281%29+=+15
12%2BP+=+15
P+=+3>br>
...or...
x-Py+=+9
12-P%281%29+=+9
12-P+=+9
P+=+3