How do I re-install system sw on a macbook that doesnt have superdrive installed?

I have a second-hand MacBook that has had its superdrive removed to make room for an ssd... I can't get the macbook to boot off its system install disk using an external superdrive. I'd like to try wiping the disk and loading a new system on it using my iMac 27"... Anyone know the procedure???

Hmmmm, 3 things I can think of.
Internal drive is so messed up it prevents anything else booting.
Wrong Install Disc for this Mac.
OOPs, forgot the 3rd one.

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