SOLUTION: HELP...!!! You want to get rid of the y by elimination in the system below. x – 2y = –1 2x – 3y = 4 If you multiply the top equation by 6, by which number will

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You want to get rid of the y by elimination in the system below.
x – 2y = –1
2x – 3y = 4
If you multiply the top equation by 6, by which number will you multiply the bottom equation?

Answer by subudear(62)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
to get rid of y, multiply first equation by 3 and second equation by -2 and then add them.
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