If satisfies the system of equations above, what is the value of y ?

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The correct answer is . One method for solving the system of equations for y is to add corresponding sides of the two equations. Adding the left-hand sides gives , or 4 y . Adding the right-hand sides yields . It follows that . Finally, dividing both sides of by 4 yields or . Note that 3/2 and 1.5 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

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