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document.write( "Solve for the system of equation. If it cannot be solved, explain why.  <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5x-2y=-24 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "-4y=-48-10x </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "5x-2y=-24 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "-4y=-48-10x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5x-2y=-24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10x-4y=-48<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "10x-4y=-48 (mult. 1st equation by 2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10x-4y=-48<BR>\n" );
document.write( "lines coincide, system has infinitely many solutions. </SPAN>\n" );
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