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Jemma wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

y = x − 6
y = 6x − 19

What number should the equation y = x − 6 be multiplied by to eliminate x?

a
1

b
2

c
4

d
−6

User SerialSeb
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Y= -6. Got it right on test
User Mike Allen
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Your answer is -6

6y = -6x + 36

You multiply -6 to eliminate x
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