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Elimination (Level 3) Giving 20 points!

Elimination (Level 3) Giving 20 points!-example-1

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Answer: y=-11

Explanation:

Step One: Rule out a variable by using the least common denominator. For this problem, I'll do x. -1x and -6x have the number 6 in common. We need to make it so that when added together they will cancel each other out so I'll multiply -1x by -6 and -6x by 1. 6x-6x equals 0 canceling it out. After doing this, make sure to combine the other numbers y+2y and 1-34

(-6)-x + y= 1

+ (1)-6x + 2y= -34

3y=-33

Step Two: Divide both sides by 3

y= -11

Your answer is -11. Sorry it might've been confusing but I hope that helped!! :-)

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