SOLUTION: what is x+2y=9;(17,y)

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Question 391243: what is x+2y=9;(17,y)
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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17+2y=9
2y=-8
y=-4
(17,-4)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is x+2y=9;(17,y)
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Solve for "y" if x = 17.
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17 + 2y = 9
2y = -8
y = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.