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Solve this system of equations using substitution. Put your answer in ordered pair form, (x, y).

2x + 6y = 24
5x - 2y = 9

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2x/2 = 24-6y/2
X=12-3y
5(12-3y)-2y=9
60-15y-2y=9
60-17y=9
-17y=-51
Y=3
2x+6(3)=24
2x+18=24
2x=6
X=3
(3,3)
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