How do you solve the following simultaneous equations? 5x+6y=3 2x-3y=12

5x+6y=3 2x-3y=12 6y=3-5x 2x=12+3y 3y=2x-12 Therefore, 6y=2(2x-12)=4x-24 4x-24=3-5x 9x=27 x=3

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