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Solve the system of equations

Solve the system of equations-example-1

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Answer:

(-1, 2)

Explanation:

1.) The way to use elimination is to add or subtract both of the equations together to eliminate a variable. If we add the two equations together, the -6x and 6x cancel out. Since we added the equations together, -12y and 10y would add up to -2y, and -18 and 14 would add up to -4

2.) Now, we have the equation -2y = -4. By dividing by -2 on both sides, we get y=2.

3.) Next, we need to substitute y back in to get the x value. If you use the first equation, we get -6x - 12 * 2 = -18.

4.) By simplifying, you get that -6x - 24 = -18. If you add 24 on both sides, you get -6x = 6, and by dividing by -6 on both sides, you get x = -1.

5.) Finally, you have to put the answer in form of a point. -1 would be the x-coordinate and 2 would be the y-coordinate. Therefore, the point is (-1, 2)

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