Question 153863
8x-y=17
6x+y=11 
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Add the two equation and solve for "x":
14x = 28
x = 2
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Substitute that into 6x + y = 11
6*2 + y = 11
y = -1
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Solution : x = 2, y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.