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Which is the best first step when solving the following system of equations? x + y = 3. 4 x minus y = 7. Multiply the first equation by 4. Add the first equation to the second equation. Multiply the second equation by Negative 1. Subtract the second equation from the first equation.

User Samuel Tan
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Answer:

The other guy is wrong its c

Explanation:

User KyleLib
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Answer:

Multiply the first equation by 4.

Explanation:

4(x+y=3) which gives

4x+4y=12

and

4x-y=7

Then subtract the two equations and the x variable will be eliminated.

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