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13 June, 03:00

To solve this system of equations by elimination, what operation would be used to elimate the y variable and find the value of x

6x+5y=2

4x+2y=8

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  1. 13 June, 03:16
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    You would need to multiply the bottom equation by - 2.5 (negative 2.5)

    6x+5y=2

    4x+2y=8

    Multiply the bottom equation by - 2.5:

    -10x - 5y = - 20

    Now you can add the top equation to the new equation and it eliminates the Y variable:

    6x + 5y = 2 +

    -10x - 5y = - 20

    Becomes:

    -4x = - 18

    To find x, divide both sides by - 4:

    x = - 18 / - 4

    x = 4.5
  2. 13 June, 03:56
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    B) subtract 3 times the second equation from 2 times the first equation
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