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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What should you multiply the first equation (top equation) by in order to eliminate the variable x when the two equations are added together. 2x -3y=10 6x +4y=8

OpenStudy (rulnick):

-3

OpenStudy (rulnick):

... so that the new coefficient of x in the first equation is -6, the opposite of it's coeff in the second eqn.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (rulnick):

welcome.

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