SOLUTION: in the system of equation 3x+5y=9, y=4-x what would be the resulting equation if 4-x is substituted to y in the first equation

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Question 265907: in the system of equation 3x+5y=9, y=4-x what would be the resulting equation if 4-x is substituted to y in the first equation
Answer by asuar010(338) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+5(4-x)=9
3x+20-5x=9
-2x+20=9
-2x=-11
x=11/2