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Solving and by the cross-multiplication method gives:

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Step-by-Step Solution

With a₁ = 2, b₁ = 3, c₁ = −11 and a₂ = 3, b₂ = 2, c₂ = −9, the rule /(b₁c₂ − b₂c₁) = /(c₁a₂ − c₂a₁) = 1/(a₁b₂ − a₂b₁) gives , i.e. . So and . Check: 2 + 9 = 11 and 3 + 6 = 9.
Answer: A)

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