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-2x + 14y = -29
x - 7y = 19

elimination process

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Let's solve your system by elimination.

−2x+14y=−29;x−7y=19

Multiply the second equation by 2, then add the equations together.

(−2x+14y=−29)

2(x−7y=19)

Becomes:

−2x+14y=−29

2x−14y=38

Add these equations to eliminate x:

0=9

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