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Solve the system of equations using elimination-9y + 4x - 2 = 012x - 5y + 38 = 0

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-9y + 4x -2 = 0 12x - 5y + 38 = 0

4x - 9y = 2 12x - 5y = -38

4x - 9y = 2 Equation I

12x - 5y = -38 Equation II

Multiply equation I by -3

-12x + 27y = -6

12x - 5y = -38

0 + 22y = - 44

y = -44/+22

y = -2

Find x

4x - 9(-2) = 2

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