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Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable. x – 12y = –2 3x + 4y = 18 Multiply the first equation by –3. Multiply the second equation by –3. Multiply the first equation by 3. Multiply the second equation by 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply the second equation by 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

adding will eliminate y

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