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x - y = -3

2x + y = 12 (add both equations)

3x = 9 (divide by 3 to both sides)

x = 3

x - y = -3 (replace x with 3)

3 - y = -3 subtract 3 to both sides)

-y = -6 (multiply by -1 to both sides)

y = 6

The solution of the system of the equations is (3, 6).

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Q: If x-y equals -3 and 2x plus y equals 12 then what does x and y equal?
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