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2x+y=13
x+4y=17
Solve with elimination

User Derek Eden
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Answer:

X=5 Y=3

Explanation:

2x+y=13

2(x+4y=17)

Both the 2x's cancel out which leaves you with -3y=-21 which equals 3. Then plug the Y back in to get 5 for X.

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