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Given the system of the following two linear equations:

Equation 1: x + 2y = 7
Equation 2: 3x - y = 2
What would be the first step in eliminating the variable y
А
Multiply the second equation by 2
Add the 2 equations
ОООО
Add 5 to both sides of the second equation.
D
Rewrite the equations so that y is on the right side

User Ngokevin
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Answer:

Explanation:

Given the system of the following two linear equations: Equation 1: x + 2y = 7 Equation-example-1
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Answer:

The answer is b.

Explanation:

I worked it out on my trusty sheet of paper

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