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What number can be multiplied to the equation to make it so the x's are eliminated.

- 8x + 2y = 8
4x + 3y = -4

What number can be multiplied to the equation to make it so the x's are eliminated-example-1
User Serenskye
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

-8(-1) + 2y = 8

8 + 2y = 8

2y = 0

4(-1) + 3y = -4

-4 + 3y = -4

3y = 0

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