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

correct first step.
8x + 9y = -82
Sy = 89
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A.Subtract to eliminate x.
B.Add to eliminate y.
C.Subtract to eliminate y.
D.Add to eliminate x.
* someone please answer this *

User Oxald
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Answer:

Add to eliminate Y!

Explanation:

each side is a -2y, you do the opposite- which is addition :D

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User Matthew Meppiel
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use the app photomath it would help
User Adeel Miraj
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