The equations are
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Multiply the first equation by 5
\Now the equation is
\ Equation (1)
Multiply the second equation by 7
\Now the equation is
\ Equation (2)
Since the coefficients of the x-terms, +35 and +35, are additive inverses,
\you can eliminate these terms by adding the equations.
\Subtract the equations to eliminate variable y.
\ (Write the equations in column form and Subtract)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by negative 2.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
Now Substitute in either equation to find the value of x.
(Equation 1)
(Multiply:
)
Apply Addition property of equality: Add 36 to each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Add:
)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 7.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The solution is (5, 6).
The solution is (x, y) = (5, 6).