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Question 378438: the sluggers go out for pizza after a game. seven large pizzas plus two medium pizzas together have 100 slices.five large pizzas plus six medium pizzas have 108 slices. how many slices are in each size?
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Let represent the number of slices in a large pizza. Let represent the number of slices in a medium pizza.

We are given that:



and



Solve the system for the and values that satisfy both equations. The elimination method works well if you multiply the first equation by -3. Let me know what you got.

John

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