Question

Select the best possible first step to solving the system by first eliminating the x variable. 3x + 5y = 1 2x + 4y = –4

Answer 1

3x=1-5y
x=1-5y/3
2(1-5y/3)+4y=-4
6(1-5y)+4y=-4
6-30y+4y=-4

Answer 2

-30y+4y=2
-26y=2
y=-1/13