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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve by using elimination? help 2x-y=4 7x+3y=27

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply everything in the top equation by \(3\) to get \[6x-3y=12\\ 7x+3y=27\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then add them together, in a column, and the \(y\) will be "eliminated" leaving you with \[13x=39\] which you can solve in one step

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you know what to multiply by?

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