Asked by justin

The value of x in this system of equations is 1.

3x + y = 9

y = –4x + 10

Substitute the value of y in the first equation:
Combine like terms:
Apply the subtraction property of equality:
Apply the division property of equality:
3x + (–4x + 10) = 9

–x + 10 = 9

–x = –1

x = 1

What is the value of y?

y =

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
y = -4(1) + 10 = -4 + 10 = 6