document.write( "Question 636137: x+y=8
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document.write( "x +y = 8
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document.write( "x +3.25y = 17   | Subtracting the 2nd EQ from 1st EQ to eliminate x
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document.write( "   -2.25y = - 9
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document.write( "        y =  4   and x = 4       \n" );
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