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Question:

In the following system of equations, what would be the first step to solving the system of equations?
{−5x+9y=16−10x+4y=−11
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Options:
Add the equations together
Subtract the equations from each other
Multiply the bottom equation by 2
Multiply the top equation by 2

2 Answers

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I think is the first option because your adding the equation toghter
User Mahgolsadat Fathi
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Answer:

add the equations together

Explanation:

4 ways of solving one-step equations: Adding, Substracting, multiplication and division.

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