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Solve using either substitution or elimination
X-3Y=-14
X-Y=-2

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Answer: (4,6)


Step-by-step explanation:

x - 3y = -14
x - y = -2

Multiply a -1 to the first equation so the x’s can cancel out.

-x + 3y = 14
x - y = -2

Subtract the two equations together.

2y = 12

y=6

Now, plug in y to one of the original equations.

x - (6) = -2

x=4

Therefore, the answer is: (4,6)

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