The correct step to begin solving the system by elimination is to multiply equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3.
The best way to eliminate the variable x is to make the coefficients of x in both equations the same, but with opposite signs. This can be achieved by multiplying equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3.
So, the correct answer is:
A. Multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3.
Julie is asked to solve the system below by elimination. Which of the following steps would be the best way to begin?
i. 2x + y = -3
ii. 3х - 2y = 2
A. Multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation i by 3
B. Multiply equation ii by 2
C. Multiply equation i by 2
D. Multiply equation ii by 2 and multiply equation i by -2
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