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Which of these strategies would eliminate a variable in the system of equations?

x – 2y = 11
5x + 3y = -11
Choose all answers that apply:
A. Add the equations.
B. Multiply the top equation by -5, then add the equations.
C. Multiply the top equation by 5, then add the equations.​

User Shaida
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Answer:

yes because a is the answer

Explanation:

User Alvin Teh
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B. is the correct answer because when adding them together, you would eliminate variable x.
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