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- solve the system of equations.
3y - 9x = -6
4y - 12x = -8
Step1: Simplify first equation
Divide by 3:
$$\frac{3y - 9x}{3} = \frac{-6}{3}$$
$$y - 3x = -2$$
$$y = 3x - 2$$
Step2: Simplify second equation
Divide by 4:
$$\frac{4y - 12x}{4} = \frac{-8}{4}$$
$$y - 3x = -2$$
$$y = 3x - 2$$
Step3: Analyze the two equations
Both equations simplify to the same linear equation, meaning they represent the same line. All points on this line are solutions.
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