document.write( "Question 838710: solve the linear system using method of elimination.\r
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document.write( "2x+5y=18
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document.write( "3x+5y=17  |Subtracting 2nd from 1st EQ to eliminate y
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document.write( " -x = 1
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document.write( "  x = -1  and y = 4   (-2 + 5y = 18,  5y = 20, y = 4)
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document.write( "Using: 3x+5y=17 
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document.write( "  -3 + 20 = 17 \n" );
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