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Select the best possible first step to solving the following system by first eliminating the y variable. 3x + 8y = -7 2x + 12y = -3

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first equation * 2 2nd equation *3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a) Multiply the first equation by 12 and multiply the second equation by 8. b) Multiply the first equation by -12 and multiply the second equation by -8. c) Multiply the first equation by 3 and multiply the second equation by -2. d) Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 7.

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a

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