SOLUTION: If x=2t-9, and y=3+t, express y in terms of x.

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Question 117038:
If x=2t-9, and y=3+t, express y in terms of x.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=3+t
x=2t-9 or 2t=x+9 or t=(x+9)/2
now substitute (x+9)/2 for t in the first equation
y=3+(x+9)/2
y=(6+x-9)/2
y=(x+15)/2 answer.