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Solve this system by using any method.2x + 3y = -12-X - 3y = 18

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We would solve the given system of equatons by applying the method of elimination. We would eliminate y by adding the first equation to the second equation. It becomes

2x + - x + 3y + - 3y = - 12 + 18

2x - x + 3y - 3y = 6

x + 0 = 6

x = 6

Substituting x = 6 into the second equation, it becomes

- 6 - 3y = 18

- 3y = 18 + 6

- 3y = 24

y = 24/-3

y = - 8

The solution is (6, - 8)

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