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x + y = 14\\ 2x + 4y = 18


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Answer:

x = 19, y = -5

Explanation:

x + y = 14 => x= 14-y

2x + 4y = 18 => 2(x+2y)=18 => x+2y=9

x+2y=9 => (14 - y) + 2y = 9

14 + y = 9 => y = -5

x + (-5) = 14 => x=19

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