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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a possible first step to eliminate a variable in the following system? 2x – 3y = –1 3x – 4y = –3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The possible first step is to multiply the first equation by 4 and the second equation by 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

* I meant by -4 for the top equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That gives you... -8x+12y=4 9x-12y=-9

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