Solve the simultaneous equations to find x and y: 3y - x = 12 y + 2x = -3
3y - x = 12 (1)y + 2x = -3 (2)multiply equation (2) by 3: 3y + 6x = -9 (3)subtract equation (1) from equation (3): 3y + 6x - 3y + x = -9 -12 7x = -21 x = -3substitute x into equation (2): y -6 = -3 y = 3answer: x = -3 y = 3
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