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Solve the system using elimination.

Solve the system using elimination.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 6

y = 4

Explanation:

5x - 7y = 2

x - 7y = -22 (Multiply by -1)

-x + 7y = 22

5x - 7y = 2

4x = 24

x = 6

x - 7y = -22

6 - 7y = -22

-7y = -28

y = 4

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