If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?
x − y = 6
−4x − 4y = 10

Add the two equations together.

Multiply the first equation by −4.

Multiply the first equation by 4.

Multiply the second equation by −4.

Question

If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?
   x − y = 6
 −4x − 4y = 10

 Add the two equations together.

 Multiply the first equation by −4.

 Multiply the first equation by 4.

 Multiply the second equation by −4.

anonymous · Answer

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