Question

If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?
3x + y = 6
4x − 5y = 10

Multiply the first equation by 5.

Multiply the first equation by −5.

Multiply the first equation by −4.

Add the two equations together.

Answer 1

you would multiply the first equation by 5 then add both equations

Answer 2

thats it?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

hmmm

Answer 5

so when you say multiply it by 5 you mean put it in the variable x's place?

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

5(3x + y) = (6)5

Answer 8

ohh