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In the following equations, what would you multiply the second equation to

eliminate the "x"? *(PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP!! D:)

3x + y = 20
x + y = 12

1) -1

2) 1

3) -3

4) 3

User Iraklisg
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-3 because you could eliminate the 3x by subtracting it by 3x
User Joel Rosdahl
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