A student is using the elimination method to solve the system of equations below. what is the best first step?

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The best first step for the elimination method would be: <span>1. multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3.
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2x - 6y = 2 /*2
5x + 4y = 28 /*3
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4x - 12y = 4
15x + 12y = 84
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4x - 12y + 15x + 12y = 4 + 84
19x = 88
x = 88/19
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