A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the correct first step. -10x + y = 64 -10x + 5y = 40

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A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below.

Choose the correct first step.
-10x + y = 64
-10x + 5y = 40

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Answer:

-10x + y = 64

Explanation:

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JSuar answered Sep 8, 2022

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You would get rid of the -10x on each side to get y=64 and 5y=40

Andyally answered Sep 12, 2022

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