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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the x variable. 3x + 5y = 1 2x + 4y = –4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The best possible first step would be to multiply the first equation by -2, and the second equation by 3 so that you have -6x and 6x. It doesn't matter though if you make the first or second equation negative - it comes out the same.

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