The problem
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Select the 'Graph' tab, type in the equation and click on 'Solve'.
The solution is the intersection point of the two lines:
x + 3y = -9
5x + 3y = 3
Zoom in the part of the graph where the intersection is located by selecting the area with the mouse.
You will be able to read the solution from the graph:
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The intersection is (3, -4), that is, the solution is:
x = 3
y = -4