What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations?

5x + 2y = 2
8x – y = –22
Answer
Multiply the first equation by –2.
Multiply the first equation by 2.
Multiply the second equation by –2.
Multiply the second equation by 2.

Question

What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations?

5x + 2y = 2
8x – y = –22
Answer
		Multiply the first equation by –2.
		Multiply the first equation by 2.
		Multiply the second equation by –2.
		Multiply the second equation by 2.

anonymous · Answer

I would multiply the bottomr equation by two

hero · Answer

last option: Multiply second equation by 2

anonymous · Answer

can you help with my next equation