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Evita is solving the system of equations shown using the elimination method. first equation: 3x+8y=20 second equation: 5x−2y=4 what operation will eliminate one of the variables?

a. multiply the first equation by 2

b. multiply the first equation by 4

c and multiply the second equation by 2

d. multiply the second equation by 4

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Answer:

d. multiply the second equation by 4

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