SOLUTION: The solution to the system of equations x + 3y = 12 4x - y = -17 is?

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Question 93996: The solution to the system of equations
x + 3y = 12
4x - y = -17 is?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=12-3y ... 4(12-3y)-y=-17 ... 48-12y-y=-17 ... -13y=-65 ... y=5 ... x=12-3(5) ... x=-3