Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable.

5x – y = 5
7x – 3y = –1
Answer
Multiply the first equation by –3.

Multiply the first equation by 3.

Multiply the second equation by 3.

Multiply the second equation by –3.

Question

Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable.

5x – y = 5
7x – 3y = –1
Answer  
  Multiply the first equation by –3.

Multiply the first equation by 3.

Multiply the second equation by 3.

Multiply the second equation by –3.

amistre64 · Answer

teh best possible first step is to post it on openstudy :)

anonymous · Answer

hahha thats true

aroub · Answer

hahahaha!

amistre64 · Answer

the only option that makes any sense is the first one

aroub · Answer

yes i will go for the first one