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What value does each equation need to be multiplied by in order to eliminate the y terms equation 1 6x-5y=-4 equation 2 4x+2y=28

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In order to eliminate the y term, you need to find what y is equal to in the equation.
1. 6x-5y=-4
-5y=-4-6x
Y=6/5x+4/5
You then sub in 6/5x+4/5 in for y in the equation
2. 4x+2y=28
2y=-4x+28
Y=-2x+14
Hope this helps!
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