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Solve the system of linear equations below.

2х + Зу = 2
х+ 6у = 4
А. x = 0, y=2/3
Bх = 2, y = -2/3
C. х = 4/3, у=2/9
D. x = 4, y = -2

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The answer is A

Multiply the 2nd equation by -2
-2x -12y = -8
Then add it to the 1st equation
-9y = -6
y = 2/3
By substituting in the 1st equation
2x + 3(2/3) = 2
2x = 0
x=0
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