Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + y =11; 2x + y = 8

subtract one from the other to eliminate y: 3x+y=11; 2x+y=8 --> x=3substitute value of x back in and solve for y: 3(3)+y=11; 9+y=11; --> y=2

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