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3x - 5y = 15
x - 4y = 12
Substitution method

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Answer:

x=0,y=-3

Explanation:

3x-5y=15 - equation(1)

x-4y=12 => x=12+4y -equation (2)

Replace equation (2) in equation (1)

3(12+4y)-5y=15

36+12y-5y=15

7y=15-36

7y= -21

y = -21/7

y=-3

If y=-3,then replace in equation (1) ; 3x -5(-3)=15

3x+15=15

3x=0

x=0

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