Michael wants to eliminate the variable y from the system below by adding. First, he will have to multiply one of the equations by a number. Which step will enable him to eliminate y by adding?

Michael wants to eliminate the variable y from the system below by adding First he will have to multiply one of the equations by a number Which step will enable class=

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first, he would multiply 2x + 2y = 6 by 3. 

7x - 6y = 8
2x + 2y = 6....multiply by 3
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7x - 6y = 8
6x + 6y = 18 (result of multiplying by 3)
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13x = 26.......poof...the y's have been eliminated :)
x = 2