If you were to solve the following system by substitution, what would be the best variable to solve for and from what equation?2

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If you were to solve the following system by substitution, what would be the best variable to solve for and from what equation?2

x+6y=9
3x-12y=15

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aivan3 [116] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-20T03:58:49+03:00

aivan3 [116]3 years ago

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The second equation because they all have a common factor of 3. You can get x by itself. However, with the first one, you'll end up with fractions instead.