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The equations are

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\"\"                   Equation (2) \ \

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Multiply the equation (1) by 7.

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Subtract equation (3) and Equation (1).

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\"\"                       (Divide each side by 37)

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Substitute -1 for b in equation (1).

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Addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c

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\"\"                     (Add 5 to each side)

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\"\"                                  (Additive inverse property:-5+5=0)

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\"\"                                         (Add:1 + 5 = 6)

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The solution is\"\".