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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a possible first step to eliminate the variable y in the following system? 4x + 6y = 1 5x – 3y = 8 Multiply the first equation by 5. Multiply the first equation by –2. Multiply the second equation by 2. Multiply the second equation by –3. I think its the 3rd one,...

Directrix (directrix):

What did you get when you multiplied the second equation by 2? We can see if it works to eliminate a variable.

Directrix (directrix):

Please post what you got here. Then, we'll add it the the other equation and see what happens.

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