To eliminate the y terms and solve for x in the fewest steps, by which constants should the equations be multiplied? First equat

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To eliminate the y terms and solve for x in the fewest steps, by which constants should the equations be multiplied? First equat

ion: 4x − 3y = 34 Second equation: 3x + 2y = 17
A.The first equation should be multiplied by 2 and the second equation by 3.
B.The first equation should be multiplied by 2 and the second equation by −3.
C.The first equation should be multiplied by 3 and the second equation by 4.
D.The first equation should be multiplied by 3 and the second equation by −4.

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2 answers:

Alla [95] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-04T01:29:30+03:00

Alla [95]3 years ago

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Answer: The answer is A

valentina_108 [34] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-04T00:18:12+03:00

valentina_108 [34]3 years ago

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4x - 3y = 34
3x + 2y = 17

first equation should be multiplied by 2...second equation should be multiplied by 3