. What is the value of y in the solution to this system of equations?
6y + x = -59
x = -2y + 9

Answer:
-17
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use substitution for this system of equation.
Since x=-2y+9, we can replace x with -2y+9 in the top equation.
6y+(-2y+9)=-59
Simplify and solve.
6y-2y+9=-59
4y+9=-59
4y=-68
y=-17