Eight less than a number r is at least 17

Use the elimination method to find the solution to the system of equations. 2x - 3y = -9 -x + 3y = 6

Cassie is traveling 675 miles today to visit her brother and his family. so far, she has stopped for gas three times. at the first stop, she put in 7.1 gallons of gas and paid $23.79. at her second stop, she put in 5.8 gallons of gas and paid $19.08. and, at the third stop, 6.6 gallons and paid $20.39. at which stop did casey pay the most for gas?

Average acceleration: i have no idea how to do this.