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Solve the system using substitution or elimination and describe your steps. Be sure to verify your solution. • x = y - 3 2x + y = 12

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x = y - 3
2x + y = 12

substitute x = y - 3  into 2x + y = 12
2x + y = 12
2(y - 3 )+ y = 12
2y - 6 + y = 12
3y - 6 = 12
3y = 18
 y = 6

substitute y = 6 into x = y - 3 to find x
x = y - 3
x = 6 - 3
x = 3

answer
x = 3 and y = 6

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