Question 407254
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Hi
solving by elimination:
X + 3Y= 6 
2X + 4Y= 7

-2X -6Y= -12
 2X +4Y = 7   |Adding the equations after multiplying 1st by -2
    -2Y = -5
      Y = 5/2   
X = 6-3Y = 12/2-15/2
      X = -3/2
CHECKING our Answer***
 2X + 4Y= 7
 -3 + 10 = 7