The equations are
\ (Equation (1)
(Equation (2)
Multiply the equation (2) by 2.
\ (Equation (3)
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Eliminate the variable s by subtracting the Equation (1) from Equation (3)
\ (Subtract the corresponding columns)
(Divide each side by 5)
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(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
Substitute in equation (1).
(Subtract 4 from each side)
(Apply Commutative property:
)
(Apply Additive inverse property:
)
(Apply Additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
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(Divide each side by 4)
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(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The solution is
The solution is .