The equations are
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Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply equation (1) by 3. \ \
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Equation (3)
Subtract the equation (3) and equation (2) to eliminate the m variable.
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(Subtract the corresponding columns)
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then
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Divide each side by 2.
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Substitute
in equation (3).

Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a
b = b
a.
Subtract 21.6 from each side.
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Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then
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Divide each side by 1.2.
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The solution is
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The solution is
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