document.write( "Question 362975: Solve the system of equations by elimination\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #258719 by Fombitz(32388)\"\" \"About 
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Multiply the second equation by -4 and add to the first.
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\n" ); document.write( "\"-38x=-90\"
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\n" ); document.write( "Then use either equation to solve for \"y\".
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\n" ); document.write( "\"90%2F19%2B12y=950%2F19\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"12y=860%2F19\"
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