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OpenStudy (unbelievabledreams):

What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations? x + 7y = –15 2x + 7y = –9 Multiply the first equation by –1. Multiply the second equation by –1 Multiply the first equation by –2. All of the above

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

IF you multiphe first equation by -2, you will be able to eliminate x

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

If you multiply the first or second equation times -1, you will be able to eliminate y.

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

So what do you think ?

OpenStudy (unbelievabledreams):

So it will be D because all of it eliminate..

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Yes, correct !

OpenStudy (unbelievabledreams):

Thanks!

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

np

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