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Maria wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

4x + 9y = 59
x + y = 17

What number should the equation x + y = 17 be multiplied by to eliminate y? (4 points)

A. 4
B. −4
C. 9
D. −9

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Answer: D. -9

Explanation:

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