Question

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

5x – y = 5
7x – 3y = –1
Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the y variable.

5x – y = 5
7x – 3y = –1
@Mathematics

Answer 1

solve for y

Answer 2

That would be making y variable a +3y so it can cancel out will the -3y in the second equation

Answer 3

oh yeaahhh you can do that too

Answer 4

huh?

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

C