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How might you eliminate the x-term from the bottom equation?
5x - 3y = 6
5x + 12y = 12

How might you eliminate the x-term from the bottom equation? 5x - 3y = 6 5x + 12y-example-1
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Answer:

B. Subtract the top equation from the bottom equation.

Explanation:

By doing so 5x's will eliminate each other.

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