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Elimination method:

The system of equations are

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$\"\"$ ----------(2)

In the above system the coefficients of x - variable are opposite. $\"\"$

Add the equations to eliminate the x - variable and solve the equation.

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The resultant equation is $\"\"$ .

Divide each side by negative 13.

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The value of $\"\"$ substitute in either equation to find x.

First equation: $\"\"$ .

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Add 12 to each side.

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Divide each side by negative 3.

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The solution is $\"\"$ .