<PRE><B>Question 1062389</B>
5x+3y=300 
3x+5y=600
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Multipy 1 eqn by 5 and the other by 3
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25x +15y = 1500 - 1st eqn times 5
9x + 15y = 1800 - 2nd eqn times 3
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