document.write( "Question 1180175: Solving for Two Variables using Elimination (must show work)
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document.write( "Add the two equations (both sides).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Doing this way, you eliminate \"y\" and get\r\n" );
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document.write( "    -5x = - 25,  or   x = 5.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then from the second equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "    3y = -11 + x = -11 + 5 = -6.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     y                     = -6/3 = -2.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  x= 5;  y= -2.\r\n" );
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