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Multiply eq (2) by 4 to create eq (3)

Add eqs (3) and (1) to eliminate s and find the value of y.

Substitute value of y into any of the 2 ORIGINAL equations to get the value of x

Correct answer: 

Very easy and simple....Nothing complex. 

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