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X + 2y = 8
X + 3y = 12

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Answer:

(0,4)

Explanation:

Subtract the first equation from the second, obtaining y = 4. Then substitute 4 for y in the first equation, obtaining x + 2(4) = 8; it follows that x = 0.

The solution is (0,4).

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