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In the following system of equations, multiplying the first equation by -4 and then adding the two equations would make it possible to solve using elimination. x + 12y = 27 -4x + y = 10 TRUE OR FALSE
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In the following system of equations, multiplying the first equation by -4 and then adding the two equations would make it possible to solve using elimination.

x + 12y = 27

-4x + y = 10
TRUE OR FALSE

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-4x + 48y = 27

-4x + y = 10

False. The first equation must be multiplied by positive 4 so that you can eliminate the x values.
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