Can i get the startup disks online for free for a used macbook i just bought?

can i get the installation stuff that i need to wipe all of the previous owners info off of my used macbook 13" laptop, so i can start over like new?  my laptop did not come with all the startup disks or anything when i bought it.

No. Contact the seller, or phone AppleCare and buy replacements.
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