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The equations are

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\"\"                       Equation (1)

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\"\"                       Equation (2)

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Since the coefficients of the s-terms are same, you can eliminate these terms by subtracting the equations. Subtract the equations to eliminate variable s.

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Write the equations in column form and subtract the corresponding columns.

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Now Substitute 5 for r in either equation to find the value of s.

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\"\"                                     (Equation 1)

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\"\"                              (Replace r  = –5)

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\"\"                                  (Multiply: \"\")

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Apply addition proparty of equality: If a = b then \"\"

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\"\"                  (Add 15 to each side)

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\"\"                  (Cancel commmen terms)

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\"\"                                              (Additive inverse property: \"\"

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\"\"                                           (Add: \"\")

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Apply division property of equality: If a = b then \"\"

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\"\"                                       (Divide each side by –5)

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\"\"                                              (Cancel commen terms)

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\"\"                                                      (Divide: \"\")

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The solution is \"\"         

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The solution is \"\".

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