As a first step in solving the system shown, Yumiko multiplies both sides of the equation 2x – 3y = 12 by 6. By what factor should she multiply both sides of the other equation so that she can add the equations and eliminate a variable? 5x + 6y = 18
2x – 3y = 12

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Step-by-step explanation:

First, we can start by multiplying the equation 2x - 3y = 12 by six to see where that gets us,

2x - 3y = 12 --> 12x - 18y = 72

12x - 18y = 72

5x + 6y = 18 (other equation)

We can notice that eliminating the y term would be the easiest to go about, so we want to find the number that we can multiply 6 by to get 18. That number is 3, so the factor is 3.

set each factor equal to 0

4x-3 = 0

2x-1 = 0

solve for x.

4x-3=0

4x=3

x= 3/4

solve for x. 

2x-1= 0

2x= 1

x= 1/2

eventually after a few more steps, your answer should be 1/2 is less than or equal to x and 3/4 is greater than or equal to x