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(08.05)
A student is trying to solve the system of two equations given below:

* PLEASE HELP WILL GIVE BRIANLIEST*Equation P: x + y = 8
Equation Q: 2x + 5y = 24

Which of the following steps can be used to eliminate the x term?
2(x + y = 8)
−2(x + y = 8)
−1(2x + 5y = 24)
−2(2x + 5y = 24)

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apologiabiology
we can multiply first equation by -2 so that would be -2(x+y=8)
that is 2nd option
alexandriaw460

Answer:

Hello there

The correct answer is −2(x + y = 8)

I just took the test and got a 100 so the answer is −2(x + y = 8)   100%

Step-by-step explanation:

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