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document.write( "Solve by Elimination.  
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document.write( "x-y=2
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document.write( "2x+2y=16\r
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document.write( "2x-2y=4      |multiplying 1st EQ thru by 2 to eliminate y
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document.write( "2x+2y=16
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document.write( " 4x = 20
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document.write( "  x = 5  and y = 3  (x-y = 2) \n" );
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