SOLUTION: what is the solution point for the system of equations 6x+y=37 and 2x+y=9

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Question 952668: what is the solution point for the system of equations 6x+y=37 and 2x+y=9
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract the second equation from the first to eliminate y.
6x%2By-2x-y=37-9
4x=28
x=7
Then,
2%287%29%2By=9
14%2By=9
y=-5
(7,-5)
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