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Solve the following system of equations.

x - 2y = -2
7x - 3y = 19

User Michael Hasan
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Answer:

Explanation:

x-2y=-2 x=2y-2

7x-3y=19

substitute x with 2y-2

7(2y-2)-3y=19 14y-14-3y=19 11y=33 y=3

substitue 3 for y

x-2(3)=-2 x-6=-2 x=4

x=4, y=3

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