A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the correct first step. minus, 4, x, minus, 3, y, equals, minus, 33 −4x−3y= −33     minus, 2, x, plus, 3, y, equals, minus, 21 −2x+3y= −21

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A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the correct first step.

minus, 4, x, minus, 3, y, equals, minus, 33
−4x−3y=
−33
 
 
minus, 2, x, plus, 3, y, equals, minus, 21
−2x+3y=
−21
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