Can't use install disk

Hello I'm Elliot. And I just got my MacBook and whenever I insert the install disk because it was wiped clean for security reasons it wont take it, it gives me "Alert, You cannot use this install disc" or something. Could anyone please give me some help? Thanks.

The computer model is
Apple Model No:
A1181 (EMC 2139)
Model ID:
MacBook2,1
and I just figured out I have the wrong install disks they are for iMac.
but they are 2Z691-6022-A
                             6023

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