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What is the solution to the following system of equations
7x+2y=24
8x+2y=30

User Spudwaffle
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#x=6, y=-9#
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract equation one from equation two
#x+o=6#
Put #x=6# into #7x+2y=24#
#=> 42+2y=24#
#2y=-18#
#y=-9#
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