Question

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

3x – 9y = 6
2x – 11y = 6

Choices:


A.Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by –3.

B.None of the above

C.Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by 3.

D.Multiply the first equation by 2 and multiply the second equation by 3.

Answer 1

well the goal is that after this 1st step if you add the equations, a variable should cancel out

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

C for Katrina.

Answer 4

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