SOLUTION: What would be the most efficient first step to solve the following system of equations by the addition method? 2x+3y=6 4x+5y=0 Multiply the first equation by 3.

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Question 258845: What would be the most efficient first step to solve the following system of equations by the addition method?
2x+3y=6
4x+5y=0
Multiply the first equation by 3.
Multiply the first equation by -3.
Multiply the first equation by 2.
Multiply the first equation by -2.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first equation by -2.
Then by adding the two equations, you would remove x, and have a direct value (almost) for y.