Solve the following systems of equations:



4x + 3y = 132



5x – 2y = -42


Multiplying eq1 by 2 and eq2 by 3 and adding them


8x + 6y + 15x – 6y = 264 – 126


23x = 138


x = 6


Thus, 24 + 3y = 132


y = 36


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