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Efficiency in Resource Allocation Models

An operations manager is using the system of equations {x - 2y = -2, 3x + 2y = 34} to balance the distribution of resources between two production lines, where x represents hours for Line A and y represents hours for Line B. When solving this system using the substitution method, describe the most efficient first step as outlined in standard algebraic procedures. Specifically, identify which variable in which equation is the simplest to isolate, explain the reason why that choice is preferred, and provide the resulting equation for that variable.

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