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Given the system of the following two linear equations: Equation 1: 12x - 2y= -1 Equation 2: 4x + 6y= -4 What would be the first step in eliminating the variable y? A. Add the 2 equations B. Multiply the
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Given the system of the following two linear equations:

Equation 1: 12x - 2y= -1

Equation 2: 4x + 6y= -4

What would be the first step in eliminating the variable y?

A. Add the 2 equations

B. Multiply the second equation by 4

C. Multiply the first equation by 3

D. Subtract the 2 equations

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Answer:

Explanation:

Equation 1: 12x - 2y= -1 Equation 2 .

User BaptisteB
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Answer:

option C

Explanation:

multiple the second equation by 3

hope it helps

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