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When solving the following system by elimination, which variable would be eliminated after adding the 2 equations together?

When solving the following system by elimination, which variable would be eliminated-example-1
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Answer:

B. x

Explanation:

-3x+8y=-6

3x-2y=-12

if we add these

-3x+3x+8y-2y=-6-12

6y=-12 so x will be eliminated

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