Two of the solutions for the equation 2x + 3y = 12 are (9,) and (, 4).

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Jesus Carr

20 August, 09:27

Two of the solutions for the equation 2x + 3y = 12 are (9,) and (, 4).

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Jair Hatfield · Answer 1

Let's find the first solution. Substitute 9 in for x. 2*9+3y=12. 18+3y=12 3y=-6 y=-2. The first solution is (9, - 2)

Let's find the second solution. Substitute 4 in for y. 2x+3*4=12 2x+12=12 2x=0 x=0. The second solution is (0,4)