Ruth, this is the solution:
7x - 2y = 10
-7x + 5y = 23
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We eliminate x and solve for y:
-2y + 5y = 10 + 23
3y = 33
Dividing by 3 at both sides:
3y/3 = 33/3
y = 11
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