Choose the best initial step in solving the following system by substitution. 2x + 3y = –12 6x + y = 18 Answers: 1.Solve the first equation for x. 2.Solve the first equation for y. 3.Solve the second equation

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Haoming asked Jan 25, 2023

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Choose the best initial step in solving the following system by substitution.

2x + 3y = –12
6x + y = 18
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1.Solve the first equation for x.
2.Solve the first equation for y.
3.Solve the second equation for x.
4.Solve the second equation for y.

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Haoming asked Jan 25, 2023

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I think you have to first solve the first equation for y.

Answer choice: 3.

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Daniel Soutar answered Jan 29, 2023

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