Ask Question

What is the x coordinate in the solution of the system of equations y = - 2/3x and 4x - 9y = - 40

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 7 May, 15:11
    0
    The two given equations are:

    y = - 2/3 x

    4x - 9y = - 40

    Substitute by the first equation in the second as follows:

    4x - 9 (-2/3 x) = - 40

    4x + 6x = - 40

    10x = - 40

    x = - 4
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “What is the x coordinate in the solution of the system of equations y = - 2/3x and 4x - 9y = - 40 ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers