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Question

Decide whether it would be more convenient to solve the system of equations by substitution or elimination
1-3x + 14y = 7
1-2x + 13y = -1
Select the correct answer below:
elimination
substitution
IL

User AAlvz
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Answer:

Substitution.

Explanation:

elimination would take more steps because you would have to multiply both equasions in order to get one of the variables to the point of elimination.

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Answer: Elimination

Explanation:

Since both equations are in standard form, using elimination would be most convenient.

User Nader Ghanbari
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