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Which of the following steps would you preform to the system of equations below so that the equations have opposite y-coefficients? 4x+2y=4 12x-y=26

Which of the following steps would you preform to the system of equations below so-example-1
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Answer:

FIRST. Multiply both sides of the bottom equation by 2

Explanation:

12x - y = 26

×2 ×2

24x - 2y = 52

-2 is opposite to 2

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