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3x+y=-8
x+6y=3
Elimination Method

User Merott
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Answer:

X=-3 y=1

Explanation:

1) multiply the second equation by 3 to subtract it from the second

3(x+6y)=(3)3

3x+y=-8

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3x+18y=9

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-17y=-17

Y=1

Substitute 1 in equation 2

X+6(1)=3

X+6=3

X=-3

User Jonathon Cwik
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Answer is (-3,1) x=-3 y=1
User Rule
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