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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations

Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations-example-1

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

2x + 3y = 18

3x - 3y = 12

the 3y and -3y cancel and you add the other like terms

5x = 30

x = 6

plug x back into any of the equations

2(6) + 3y = 18

12 + 3y = 18

3y = 6

y = 2

answer is (6,2)

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