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document.write( " S -  B =  12,     (1)   (\"A shirt costs rupees 12 more than a belt.\")\r\n" );
document.write( "2S + 5B = 164.     (2)   (\"The total cost of a 2 such shirts and 5 such belts was rupees 164.\")\r\n" );
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document.write( "To solve the system, multiply the equation (1) by 5 (both sides) and add to the equation (2). You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "5S + 2S = 60 + 164,\r\n" );
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document.write( "7S = 224  --->  S =  = 32.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Can you complete the solution from this point on your own?\r\n" );
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