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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations? x + y = 3 3x – 4y = 23

OpenStudy (ganpat):

multiply equation 1 by 3.. so x gets cancelled..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (ganpat):

or u can multiply it by 4 as well.. whatever u like..

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