Provide an Appropriate Response $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x + 3 y = 19 \\7 x + 8 y = 48\end{array}$$

question 296

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x + 3 y = 19 \\7 x + 8 y = 48\end{array}$$ 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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