Use algebraic method to solve line 1 x+4y=14 line a 3x+2y=12

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algebraic method?

x+4y=14
3x+2y=12

multipy the first equation by 3
3x+12y=42
3x+2y=12

subtract the second equation from the first.
10y=30
y=3
put that value of y into either equation, and solve for x.
x=2