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document.write( "You graph the 2 equations.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The intersection is at the values that fit both equations.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Both graphs are straight lines, so 2 points are needed.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Pick values for x or y, and find the other variable.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Plot 2 points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Draw a line thru them.<BR>\n" );
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