SOLUTION: solve system using elimination x + 2y = 7 3x - 2y = -3

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We have the two equations
x + 2y = 7 and
3x - 2y = -3
Let us add them together, thus eliminating the y's
4x = 4
Now divide by 4
x = 1
Now plug x = 1 into the first equation and find y
1 + 2y = 7
2y = 6
y = 3
Your solution is (1, 3)