The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?
There are 10 chicks on ginger's farm .she has 2 chicks in one outdoor pen and 5 chicks in another. the rest of the chicks are in the barn.what is the fraction of total chicks in outdoor pens?