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3x - 3y = 9 and x + 3y = 12
Elimination

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Answer:


x=5.25,y=2.25

Explanation:

We can add the two equations to eliminate the variable
y and solve for
x:


3x-3y+x+3y=9+12


4x=21


x=5.25

Now, we can use substitution to solve for
y:


x+3y=12 (given)


5.25+3y=12


3y=12-5.25


=6.75


y=2.25

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