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How to solve 12x-y=37 and -5x-y=-14 using elimination method and please show work

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Answer:

x = 3, y= -1

Explanation:

12x-y=37

-5x-y=-14

12x-y=37

-1(-5x-y)=-1(-14)

12x-y+5x+y=37+14

17x = 51

(17x)/17 = 51/17

x = 3

12(3)-y=37

36-y=37

-y = 1

y = -1

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