SOLUTION: What is the solution of the system? Solve by the substitution method. 8x+6y=-12 -9+y=29

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Question 414170: What is the solution of the system? Solve by the substitution method.
8x+6y=-12
-9+y=29
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve by the substitution method.
8x+6y=-12
-9x+y=29
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Solve the 2nd for "y":
y = 9x+29
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Substitute into the 1st and solve for "x":
8x + 6(9x+29) = -12
8x + 54x + 174 = -12
62x = -186
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x = -3
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Solve for "y":
y = 9x+29
y = 9(-3) + 29
y = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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