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Solve thw system of equation: 2x+y=18, 2x+3y=42

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Answer:

(3,12)

Explanation:

2x+y=18................ equn. (1)

2x+3y=42..............equn.(2)

to eliminate x, subtract equn.(2) from equn.(1)

0-2y=-24

divide via by -2

-2y/-2=-24/-2

y=12

to solve for x, put y in any equation.

from equn. (1) 2x+y=18

2x+12=18

subtract 12 from both sides

2x=6

divide via by 2

2x/2=6/2

x=3

(3,12)