Solve by elimination: 5x+7y=77 , 5x+3y=53 can you please help me out step by step so I can understand it on my own, thanks.

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-1(5x+7y=77 )

-5x -7y = -77
5x+3y=53

-4y = -24

y = 6

5x + 3(6) = 53
5x + 18 = 53
5x = 35
x = 7
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3x+6y=6 2x-3y=4
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