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Solve the system of equations below

2x-12y=4
x+12y = 56
Write answer as an ordered pair

User Edgar Santos
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Answer:

(-52,-9)

Explanation:

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User Giraffe
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Answer:

x = 20

y = 3

Explanation:

2x - 12y + x + 12y = 4 + 56

3x = 4 + 56

3x = 60

3x ÷ 3 = 60 ÷ 3

x = 20

x + 12y = 56

20 + 12y = 56

20 - 20 + 12y = 56 - 20

12y = 36

12y ÷ 12 = 36 ÷ 12

y = 3

User Jeroen Wyseur
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