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 second equation by –3.
Multiply the first 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 second equation by –3.
		Multiply the first equation by 3.
		Multiply the second equation by 3.

anonymous · Answer

Nevermind, i got it (:

anonymous · Answer

Multiply the first equation by –3.