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Simultaneous eqations 3x + y = 7 2x + y = 6

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Hey there!

3x+y=7

2x+y=6

3x+y=7

-2x-y=-6

Add these two equations vertically so the y terms cancel out (this is known as the elimination method)

x=1

3x+y=7

3(1)+y=7

3+y=7

y=4

(x=1, y=4)

Hope this helps :)

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