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-2x+15y=-24
2x+9y=24
solve the system of equation

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Answer:

x = 12, y = 0

Explanation:

Use elimination.

24y = 0

y = 0

Then plug back into the second equation.

2x + 9(0) = 24

2x = 24

x = 12

Plug back into the first equation to check.

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