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

what are the options?

Answer 2

1)Multiply the first equation by 2 and multiply the second equation by 3.
2)Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by 3.
3)Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by –3.
4)None of the above.

Answer 3

Multiply the first equation by –2 and multiply the second equation by 3.

Answer 4

Thank you very helpful