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Can someone please help me solve the system of equations using elimination

3y - 9x = -6
4y - 12x = -8

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Answer:

21x = 14

x = 1.5

Explanation:

(-4)3y - 9x = -6

(3)4y - 12x = -8

-12y-9x=-6

12y-12x=-8

0 -21x = -14

-21x/- = -14/-

21x = 14

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