Which of these strategies would eliminate a variable in the system of equations?

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asked Feb 13, 2020 6.1k views

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Jonas Sicking · Answer 1 · 2020-02-17T03:55:00+0000

Answer:

A: subtract the bottom equation from the top equation

Explanation:

Subtracting 8x+8y=2

from 8x+5y=1

would give 3y=1 ( eliminating one variable)

0r y=1/3