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25 October, 01:50

to start to solve the system of equations below, which number would you multiply in the equation - 2x-5y=-1? The two equations are - 2x-5y=-1 and 4x+2y=8

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  1. 25 October, 02:14
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    You would multiply the x component by - 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    (-2) (-2x-5y) = -2 (-1)

    4x+10y=2

    4x+2y=8

    set both equal to 4x

    4x=2-10y

    4x=8-2y

    2-10y=8-2y

    -6=8y

    y=-6/8

    y=-3/4

    4x + 2 (-3/4) = 8

    4x=38/4

    x=38/16

    x=19/8
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