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Solve the following simultaneous equations using the elimination method.
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document.write( "To eliminate y, multiply the first equation by 5 and
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document.write( "the second equation by 11\r
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document.write( "Divide both sides by 79\r
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document.write( "To eliminate x, multiply the first equation by -4 and
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document.write( "the second equation by 7\r
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document.write( "Divide both sides by 79\r
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