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Solve the following system of equations by triangularization:
-4x-3y =21
-2x+y= 3

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The solution to the system of equations is x = -15 and y = -27.

We'll eliminate one variable by multiplying the second equation by 2 and adding it to the first equation to create an upper triangular system.

Multiplying the second equation by 2 gives:

-4x + 2y = 6

Now, adding this modified second equation to the first equation:

-4x - 3y = 21

(-4x + 2y = 6)

From this, we find that y = -27.

Now, substitute y = -27 into the second equation to find x:

-2x + y = 3

-2x - 27 = 3

-2x = 3 + 27

-2x = 30

x = 30 / (-2)

x = -15

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