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Solve the system of linear equations in two variables by elimination or substitution.

3x+y=7
-2x-y=9

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3x + y = 7
-2x-y=9

3x+y=7
y=-2x-9

3x-2x-9=7
x-9=7
x=16

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Answer:

x=16, y=-41

Explanation:

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