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to start to solve the system of equations below, which number would you multiply in the equation -2x-5y=-1? The two equations are -2x-5y=-1 and 4x+2y=8

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ctyrector
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  • 01-02-2019

Answer:

You would multiply the x component by -2

Step-by-step explanation:

(-2) (-2x-5y)=-2(-1)

4x+10y=2

4x+2y=8

set both equal to 4x

4x=2-10y

4x=8-2y

2-10y=8-2y

-6=8y

y=-6/8

y=-3/4

4x + 2(-3/4) = 8

4x=38/4

x=38/16

x=19/8


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