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Y=−2x+1
x−3y=11 find the solution using elimination.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Using first equation in the second gives you

x-3(-2x+1)=11

x+6x-3=11

7x-3=11

7x=14

x=2, making y=-2x+1 become

y=-2(2)+1

y=-4+1

y=-3 so the solution is the point

(2,-3)

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