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PLEASE HELPPP

In the system of equations, which variable would it be easiest to solve for?

2x+4y=26

3x+y=9


A.The easiest to solve for is x in the first equation.

B.The easiest to solve for is y in the first equation.

C.The easiest to solve for is x in the second equation.

D.The easiest to solve for is y in the second equation.

2 Answers

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Multiply the bottom equation by 4 and subtract them
User Alexander Subbotin
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The answer is D because you can multiply the second equation by -4
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