Solution 
2x + 13y = 173 
11x - 6y = - 211
Multiply the first equation by 11 
Multiply the second equation by 2 
22x + 143y = 1903 
22x - 12y = - 422 
Subtract the equations to eliminate x. 
    22x + 143y = 1903 
- [ 22x - 12y = - 422 ] 
    22x + 143y + - 22x - - 12y = 2325 
Now solve for y 
Divide by 155 
  y = 15
Now plug value of y into the original first equation 
2x + 13(15) = 173 
2x + 195 = 173 
2x + 195 - 195 = 173 - 195 
2x = - 22 
Divide by 2 
  x = - 11
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