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Elimination method:

The system of equations are

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$\"\"$ ----------(2)

In the above system the coefficients of b - variable are opposite. $\"\"$

Add the equations to eliminate the b - variable and solve the equation.

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The resultant equation is $\"\"$ .

Divide each side by 8.

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The value of $\"\"$ substitute in either equation to find b.

Second equation: $\"\"$ .

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Subtract 14 from each side.

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The solution is $\"\"$ .