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Answer:

Multiply by -2

Explanation:

Additive inverse essentially means the counterpart that negates a number. Then, elimination can be used. In this case, the easiest change would be with the terms -4y in the first equation, and -2y in the second equation, since 2 is a factor of 4. So,

3x - 4y = -5

5x - 2y = -6

The goal here is to cancel out the -4y.

(5x - 2y)(-2) = (-6)(-2)

-10 + 4y = 12

3x - 4y = -5

Now it works.

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