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Solve for x AND y using the ELIMINATION METHOD. ONLY TYPE IN THE NUMBER FOR X AND Y. 2x+3y=18 2x-3y=-6

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Explanation:

2x + 3y = 18

2x - 3y = -6

_________ +

4x = 12

x = 12/4

x = 3

2x + 3y = 18

2(3) + 3y = 18

6 + 3y = 18

3y = 18 - 6

3y = 12

y = 12/3

y = 4

Solution → (x,y) = (3,4)

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