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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a possible first step to eliminate the variable y in the following system? 4x + 6y = 1 5x – 3y = 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply eq. 2 by 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Answer choices are (A) Multiply the first equation by 5. (B) Multiply the second equation by –3. (C) Multiply the second equation by 2. (D) Multiply the first equation by –2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be c ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :)

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