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

question 384

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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