Question

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

3x – 2y = –4
x – 5y = 16

Answer 1

if you look at the x variables you have 3x and x. to eliminate x you need to multiply the second equation by -3 so it will look like

3x - 2y = 4
-3x + 15y = -48

now you can cancel x

Answer 2

ok im with you..

Answer 3

where did you go man :(]??

Answer 4

hmm?

Answer 5

reread my reply again;...i just mentioned what the best first step is :D

Answer 6

oh....well then....

Answer 7

*cough* good day sir..thank you

Answer 8

haha welcome :D