X+2y=200 x-y= 50 What would be the first step to solve the given system for y

Halim asked Oct 17, 2022

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Halim asked Oct 17, 2022

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Answer:

Multiply the second equation by -1, then add the equations together.

Explanation:

x+2y=200

x- y= 50

Multiply the second equation by -1 to eliminate the x

Jazi answered Oct 22, 2022

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