3x - y = 2
y = 2x - 9
Substitute:
3x - 2x - 9 = 2
x - 9 = 2
x = 11
Substitute your answer into any equation:
y = 2(11) - 9
y = 22 - 9
y = 13
Answer:
x = 11 ; y = 13
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