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Given the system of linear equations: 2 – 2y = 4 4x + 3y = 5 What would be a possible FIRST STEP in the process of SOLVING by ELIMINATION?
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Given the system of linear equations:

2 – 2y = 4
4x + 3y = 5
What would be a possible FIRST STEP in the process of SOLVING by ELIMINATION?

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a possible first step is to eliminate one of the variables

you could multiple the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2 so you can eliminate the y variable

hope this helps
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