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X + 3y=9
x + y = 21
Solve it algebraically

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Answer:


x=27


y=-6

Explanation:

substitute in values


x=21-y


(21-y)+3y=9


21+2y=9


2y=-12


y=-6


x+(-6)=21


x=27

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