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Ellason wants to solve the following system using the elimination method: 5x + 2y = 30 x + y = 8 What number should the equation x + y = 8 be multiplied by to eliminate y? (4 points)
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Ellason wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

5x + 2y = 30
x + y = 8

What number should the equation x + y = 8 be multiplied by to eliminate y? (4 points)

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the answer is -2 because the y has a “1” in front of it and if you take 1 times -2 you will get -2 and it will cross out the y when using elimination! hope this helps!!
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