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This question tests the student's ability to solve simple linear equations by elimination. Part a) involves only having to manipulate one equation in order to solve, and part b) involves having to manipulate both equations in order to solve. 

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Value of $y$ in part b

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$x$ coefficient of the second equation in part a. An integer multiple of the $x$ coefficient of the second equation.

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Value of $x$ in part b

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Constant part of the LHS of the first equation in part a

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RHS of the first equation in part a

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$x$ coefficient in the second equation of part b. Never an integer multiple of the $x$ coefficient in the first equation.

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Value of $x$ in part a

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RHS of the second equation in part a

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$y$ coefficient of the second equation in part b. Never an integer multiple of the $y$ coefficient in the first equation.

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Coefficient of $y$ in the first equation of part b.

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Constant part of the LHS of the second equation in part a

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$x$ coefficient of the first equation in part a

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Value of $x$ in part a

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\\begin{align}
\\simplify{{h}x+{k}y} &= \\var{m} \\text{,} \\\\
\\simplify{{j}x+{l}y} &= \\var{n} \\text{.}
\\end{align}

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$x =$ [[0]]

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$y =$ [[1]]

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