For the linear equation, x + y - 1 = 0, determine a corresponding value of y for the x-value of -6. Type a numerical answer in the space provided. Do not type spaces in your answer.

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jim766 · Answer

x + y - 1 = 0           they are giving you the x, so you can find the y.
                               just substitute it in

-6 + y - 1 = 0         now can you get y alone?

jim766 · Answer

first combine like terms

-7 + y = 0      now do you know how to get y alone?