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Please help! How do I solve this ​

Please help! How do I solve this ​-example-1
User Peelz
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Answer:

(x,y) --> (-1, -3)

Explanation:

Solve by elimination...

2x - 3y = 7

4x + y = -7 (times 3; so -3y and 3y cancel out)

2x - 3y = 7

12x + 3y = -21

2x = 7

12x = -21

add together...

14x = -14

x = -1

plug x into one of the original equations and solve for y...

-2 - 3y =7

-3y = 9

y = -3

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