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In the below system, solve for y in the first equation. x − 3y = −6 2x − 7y = 10

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(1)/(3)x+2

User Xcodian Solangi
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x − 3y = −6
x = 3y - 6

2x − 7y = 10
2(3y-6) - 7y = 10
6y - 12 - 7y = 10
y = - 22

x = 3(-22)-6
x = - 66 - 6
x = - 72
User Max Usanin
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