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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.

OpenStudy (precal):

hint: 6y and -3y (?)times -3y is -6y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@precal 2 or -2?

OpenStudy (precal):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Right.

OpenStudy (precal):

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OpenStudy (precal):

so which one do you want

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it has to be a -

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