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Which of the following is the best thing to do as a first step in using substitution to solve the system of equations?

(3x + y=-3
2x-3y = -13
A. Solve the top equation for x.
B. Solve the top equation for y.
C. Solve the bottom equation for x.
D. Solve the bottom equation for y.

User Eleen
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The answer is b. Thank you :))
User Masterminder
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A . solve the top equation for x.
User Mark Handy
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