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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sometimes you have to multiply the first and second equations to eliminate a variable. What would you do to eliminate the y from this system? 3x + 4y = - 25 3x - 3y = 6 A.Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3. B.Multiply the first equation by 4 and the second equation by 3. C.Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2. D.Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 4.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D because

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i'll explain in a min.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got c or d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

let me explain

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@geerky42 I got this

geerky42 (geerky42):

Because D would get first equation 12y and second equation -12y. hence you can add equation and eliminate y.

geerky42 (geerky42):

no offense, but try to be faster. @lacrosseplayer22

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Speed doesn't matter, I want lacrosse to help me. i'm a slow learner and lacrosse explains it perfect for me.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@geerky42 you should find out whats happening before making assumptions. I have to reply to everyone mail at the same time. u should understand. I responded to 8 mails from people so.....

geerky42 (geerky42):

you can ignore mails, you know....

geerky42 (geerky42):

don't try and help hundred of people simultaneously. this will slow you down

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but I choose to respond because it important. why do u worry about my business. go answer someone elses question

geerky42 (geerky42):

ok well it's not really good to make users wait. help each at once.

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