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The equations are

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$\"\"$ Equation (2)

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Multiply equation (1) by 2.

$\"\"$ Equation (3)

Multiply equation (2) by 3.

$\"\"$ Equation (4)

Eliminate the variable b by subtracting the equation (4) from (3).

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Substitute $\"\"$ in equation (3).

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Apply addition property of equality: if a = b, then $\"\"$ .

Add 32 to each side.

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Divide each side by negative 6. \ \ $\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .