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Multiply first equation by 3 and second equation by 5:

30x + 27y = 12, -30x + 20y = -25; add these two:

47y = -13, making y = -13/47 and x = -61/94

I have checked these values against the original equations and they satisfy both. Weird solution tho'!
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