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X + 2y = 7
3x - 2y = -3

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Use Subtraction

1. Subtract
x+2y=7
3x-2y=-3
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4x+0y=4 SIMPLIFY 4x=4

2. DIVIDE

4x=4
x=1

Substitute that into either of the original equations to get x=1, y=3





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