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26 March, 02:10

The first equation is 3x + 2y = 17 and the second equation is - 2x - y = - 12. What would I have to multiply the second equation by so I could add andeliminate the y's.

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  1. 26 March, 02:22
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    Multiply the second equation by 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If you do that you will get 2y in the first equation and - 2y in the second equation. then, you can add the 2 equations to get rid of y.
  2. 26 March, 02:39
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    For elimination problems, you have to have the variables that you want to cancel out equal in value but opposite in sign.

    Since you are trying to cancel out y and you are changing the second equation, look at the first equation.

    The y variable is + 2y. This means that the second equation with a y variable of - 2y.

    Since the the second equation's y variable is - y, multiply it by 2.

    -y x 2 = - 2y
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