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Solve using Elimination
2x-y=11
6X-3X=15

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Answer: (x, y) = (5, -1)

Explanation step-by-step:

2x- y = 11

6x -3x = 15

Multiply both sides of the equation by -1/2

-x + 1/2y = -11/2

x = 5

Sum the equations vertically to eliminate at least one variable

y = -1

The possible solution o the system is the ordered pair (x, y)

(x, y) = (5, -1)

Check if the given ordered pair is the solution of the system of equations

2 x 5 - (-1) = 11

6 x 5 -3 x 5 = 15

Simplify the equalities

11 = 11

15 = 15

Since all of the equalities are true, the ordered pair is the solution of the system

(x, y) = (5, -1)

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