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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable. x + 8y = –4 2x – 4y = –13 Multiply the second equation by –2. Multiply the second equation by 2. Multiply the first equation by 2. Multiply the first equation by –2. Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable. x + 8y = –4 2x – 4y = –13 Multiply the second equation by –2. Multiply the second equation by 2. Multiply the first equation by 2. Multiply the first equation by –2. @Mathematics

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply first by -2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

second by 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

didn't read question... second by 2 is correct

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