Provide an Appropriate Response
- $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x - 7 y = - 17 \\5 x + 3 y = 19\end{array}$$

question 90

Essay

Provide an appropriate response
- $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x - 7 y = - 17 \\5 x + 3 y = 19\end{array}$$ If your friend were going to solve this system of equations by first eliminating y, what
general suggestions would you make so your friend could start on this in a systematic
way?

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