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Problem Solving with Systems — Quiz

Question 3 • Mathematics 8

Which is the best first step when solving the following system of equations? y is equal to 7 x plus 3 y is equal to 9 x

Answer
A
Substitute 7 x for y in the second equation.
B
Substitute 9 x for y in the first equation.
C
Multiply the first equation by negative 7 .
D
Multiply the second equation by negative 3 .
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