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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable. 4x – 5y = 4 3x + 2y = –20 Answers: 1.Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by 5. 2.Multiply the first equation by 2 and multiply the second equation by 5. 3.Multiply the first equation by 2 and multiply the second equation by –5. 4.None of the above Thank you!!

OpenStudy (lilg132):

the second step multiply the first equation by 2 and multiply the second equation by 5 because one is a minus and one is positive they will cancel eachother out

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u for your help

OpenStudy (lilg132):

your welcome

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