EXPLANATION
Given the system of equations:
(1) 3x + 5y = -17
(2) 2x + 4y = 6
Multiplying (1) by 2 and (2) by 3:
(1) 6x + 10y = -34
(2) 6x + 12y = 18
Subtracting (2) to (1):
(2) 6x + 12y = 18
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(1) 6x + 10y = -34
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2y = 52
Dividing both sides by 2:
y = 52/2
Simplifying:
y = 26






Simplify:

Divide both sides by 6:

Simplify:

The solutions to the system of equations are:
