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The equations of linear system are \"\".

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Since the coefficient of the x - terms in the above two equations are additive inverse, eliminate these terms by adding the equations.

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Write the equations in column form and add to eliminate variable x.

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The resultant equation is \"\" and solve it for y.

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Divide each side by 1.5.

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Cancel common terms.

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Substitute the value of \"\" in equation 1: \"\" and solve for x.

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Add 15 to each side.

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Divide each side by 1.3.

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Cancel common terms.

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The solution is \"\".