[6.03] If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?

2x − 4y = 6
3x − y = 12

Add the two equations together

Multiply the first equation by −4

Multiply the second equation by −4

Multiply the second equation by 4

Question

[6.03] If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?

2x − 4y = 6
3x − y = 12

 Add the two equations together

 Multiply the first equation by −4

 Multiply the second equation by −4

 Multiply the second equation by 4

anonymous · Answer

what can you do to the 2nd equation to make the Y terms cancel out?

anonymous · Answer

multiply by -4?

anonymous · Answer

you got it.....

anonymous · Answer

elimination means you are canceling something out.