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Find a simple method of solving: 6751X + 3249Y = 26751 3249X + 6751Y = 23249
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Add the equation to give: 10000X + 10000Y = 50000 Divide by 10000 to give: X + Y = 5 Subtract to give: 3502X - 3502Y = 3502 Divide by 3502 to give: X - Y = 1 Therefore: X = 3 and Y = 2