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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the first step in solving this system of equations by elimination? 5a + 3b = –9 2a – 5b = –16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is the english section, no?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and you would add 5a & 2a along with -9 & -16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or you could do 3b & -5b

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