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X+2y=-14 x-y= 13 solve by elimination

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Eliminate 2nd equation from 1st equation here:
3y = -27
y = -27/3
y = -9

Now, substitute the value in 2nd equation, x - (-9) = 13
x + 9 = 13
x = 13 - 9 = 4

In short, Your Answer would be: (4, -9)

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