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Solve the system by substitution 2x-y=39 and -6y=x

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Plug in -6y for x
2(-6y) - y = 39
-12y - y = 39
-13y = 39, y = -3
Plug into second equation
-6(-3) = x, x = 18
Answer: x = 18, y = -3
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Answer:

x=18,y=-3

Explanation:

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