Question

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Answer 1

x = -8, y = 4

Explanation:

3x + 3y = -12 (1)

x + 6y = 16 (2)

Multiply (2) by 3

3x + 18y = 48 (3)

3x + 3y = -12 (1)

Subtract (1) from (3) to eliminate x

18y - 3y = 48 - (-12)

15y = 48 + 12

15y = 60

y = 60/15

y = 4

Substitute y = 4 into (1)

3x + 3y = -12 (1)

3x + 3(4) = -12

3x + 12 = -12

3x = -12 - 12

3x = -24

x = -24/3

x = -8

x = -8, y = 4