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Solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair. 3x-2y=12 and 6x+3y=21

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Answer:

Solution (
(26)/(7) ,
(-3)/(7))

Explanation:

Given : 3x - 2y = 12 and 6x + 3y = 21.

To find : Solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair.

Solution : We have given

3x - 2y = 12 -------(1)

6x + 3y = 21-------(2)

Multiplying the equation(1) by 2 , it become.

6x - 4y = 24 .

Now subtract it from equation (2).

6x + 3y = 21

(-)6x - (+)4y = (-)24 .

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0 + 7y = -3.

On dividing both sides by 7.

y =
(-3)/(7).

Plug the y =
(-3)/(7) in equation 2 .

6x +
3*(-3)/(7) = 21

6x +
(-9)/(7) = 21.

On multiplying both sides by 7

42x -9 = 21 *7 .

42x -9 = 147 .

On adding both sides by 9

42x = 147 + 9 .

42x = 156.

On dividing both sides by 42.

x =
(156)/(42).

x =
(26)/(7).

Therefore, Solution (
(26)/(7) ,
(-3)/(7))

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