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2x + 3y = 105

x + 2y = 65

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Solve for x in x + 2y = 65

x = 65 - 2y

Substitute x = 65 - 2y into 2x + 3y = 105

130 - y = 105

Solve for y in 130 - y = 105

y = 25

Substitute y = 25 into x = 65 - 2y

x = 15

Therefore;

x = 15

y = 25

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