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Solve the system using elimination
3x+y=27
-3x+4y=-42

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Hello :)

3x+y=27

-3x+4y= -42

+____________

(3x -3x) + (y+4y) = (27-42)

0 + 5y = -15

y = -3

Put "-3" for "y" in the system:

3x + y =27

3x -3=27

3x = 30

x = 10

Answer = x:10 y: -3

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