SOLUTION: By what number should you multiply the first equation to solve using elimination?
–2x – 5y = –16
–8x + 3y = –18
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Question 622067: By what number should you multiply the first equation to solve using elimination?
–2x – 5y = –16
–8x + 3y = –18
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply the 1st equation by -4, then add the equations to find y
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