Question 313051
solve the system by the elimination method 
5x + 5y = -11 
7x - 3y = 17 
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35x + 35y = -77
35x - 15y = 85
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50y = -162
y = -81/25
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Substitute and solve for "x":
5x + 5(-81/25) = -11
5x - 81/5 = -11
5x = 26/5
x = 26/25
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Cheers,
Stan H.