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taybug1991
May 28, 2012, 08:50 AM
7x+9y=40
x=16-3y

pready
May 28, 2012, 09:14 AM
For 7X + 9Y = 40 just substitute 16 - 3Y for your X. Now your equation = 7(16 - 3Y) + 9Y = 40

Now just sovle for Y.

When you solve for Y substitute your answer wher the Y is and solve for X.