SOLUTION: What's the best 1st step for solving this system of equations using the elimination method? {{{ 6.3x + 7.2y = 5.4 }}} {{{ 5.6x + 6.4y = 4.8 }}} A.) × both equations by 10. B.

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Question 1077179: What's the best 1st step for solving this system of equations using the elimination method?
+6.3x+%2B+7.2y+=+5.4+
+5.6x+%2B+6.4y+=+4.8+
A.) × both equations by 10.
B.) × both equations by 100.
C.) ÷ the first equation by 9.
D.) ÷ the second equation by 8.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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A. Multiply both equations by 10 to get rid of the decimals.