Answer:
x = -23
y = -17
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]x = - 6 + y \\ - 7x + 9y = 8 \\ \\ - 7( - 6 + y) + 9y = 8 \\ 42 - 7y + 9y = 8 \\ 2y = 8 - 42 \\ y = \frac{ - 34}{2} \\ y = - 17 \\ \\ x = - 6 + y \\ x = - 6 + ( - 17) \\ x = - 6 - 17 \\ x = - 23[/tex]
