Question

what is the value of y in the system of equations?
2x+6y=9
y=-1/2x+2

Answer 1

the fraction threw me off & I can't find my calculator

Answer 2

x=3 y=1/2

Answer 3

smurfy14 how did you get that?

Answer 4

kevork, this is your only warning to clean up your language. your account will be suspended.

Answer 5

substitute -1/2x+2 for the x in the first equation so it looks like this:
2x+6(-1/2x+2)=9
then distribute and solve for x. once you find x (which is 3) substitute in the 3 to the equation to make it look like this:
2(3)+6y=9 and solve from there and youll find y=1/2