SOLUTION: 3x + 3y = 15 2x + 6y = 22 What would be the first step you take to "convert" this system of equations so that you can apply the elimination method to solve?

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Question 482980: 3x + 3y = 15
2x + 6y = 22

What would be the first step you take to "convert" this system of equations so that you can apply the elimination method to solve?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply the top equation by -2