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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the following system of equations: x - 2y = 14 x + 3y = 9

OpenStudy (kropot72):

Subtract the equations to eliminate x. You can then solve for y.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its going to be (1, 12)

OpenStudy (kropot72):

No, that is not the correct solution. x - 2y - (x + 3y) = 14 - 9 Now yuo can continue the next step.

OpenStudy (kropot72):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay so i got (-12,1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean (12,-1)

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