3x -  9y = 12 ------- eq (i)

- 4x + 12y = - 16 ----- eq (ii)

Divide eq (i) by 3, and eq (ii) by 4. You can then immediately ELIMINATE x

Solve to find the value of y. 

Then find the value of x. 

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