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What is the solution to the system of equations -x + 3y = 6 and -10x – 3y = 27

what is -x+3y=6 -10x-3y=27
a) -4
b) 3
c) 1
d) 5




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  1. To solve the system of equations provided, we start with:

    1) (-x + 3y = 6)

    2) (-10x – 3y = 27)

    We can solve this system using substitution or elimination. Let’s use the elimination method for clarity:

    First, we can add the two equations to eliminate (y):

    [

    (-x + 3y) + (-10x – 3y) = 6 + 27

    ]

    This simplifies to:

    [

    -11x = 33

    ]

    Now, we divide both sides by (-11):

    [

    x = -3

    ]

    Next, we substitute (x = -3) back into the first equation to find (y):

    [

    -(-3) + 3y = 6

    ]

    [

    3 + 3y = 6

    ]

    [

    3y = 6 – 3

    ]

    [

    3y = 3

    ]

    [

    y = 1

    ]

    Now, we have the solution (x = -3) and (y = 1).

    However, based on your answer options, we might need to verify what the question is specifically asking for, but currently, we’ve determined that (y = 1).

    Thus, the correct option from your list corresponding to (y) is:

    c) 1

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