standard_description: Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x^(4) – y^(4 )as (x^(2))^(2 )– (y^(2))^(2), thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x^(2 )– y^(2))(x^(2 )+ y^(2)).
problem_activity: Problem 1
Without solving the systems, explain why the following system must have the same solution.
| System 1:                       $${4x-5y=13 }$$                        $${3x+6y=11}$$ | System 2:                       $${8x-10y=26}$$                        $${x-11y=2}$$ |
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Problem 2
Solve the system of equations by writing a new system that eliminates one of the variables.
$${3x+2y=4}$$
$${4x+7y=1}$$


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