GG.8 Solve a system of equations using substitution

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Solve using substitution.

x = 2
9x + 6y = –12

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To solve the system of equations using substitution, we can start with the equations provided:

  1. \( x = 2 \)
  2. \( 9x + 6y = -12 \)

Since we already have \( x \) in terms of a number, we can substitute \( x = 2 \) into the second equation.

Substituting \( x = 2 \) into the second equation:

\[ 9(2) + 6y = -12 \]

Now, calculate \( 9(2) \):

\[ 18 + 6y = -12 \]

Next, we solve for \( y \) by isolating \( 6y \):

\[ 6y = -12 - 18 \] \[ 6y = -30 \]

Now, divide both sides by 6:

\[ y = -5 \]

So, we have:

\[ x = 2 \] \[ y = -5 \]

Thus, the solution to the system of equations is:

\((2, -5)\)