Select the best possible first step to solving the following system by first eliminating the y variable.
3x + 8y = -7
2x + 12y = -3

Question

Select the best possible first step to solving the following system by first eliminating the y variable.
3x + 8y = -7
2x + 12y = -3

dls · Answer

first equation * 2
2nd equation *3

anonymous · Answer

a) Multiply the first equation by 12 and multiply the second equation by 8.
b) Multiply the first equation by -12 and multiply the second equation by -8.
c) Multiply the first equation by 3 and multiply the second equation by -2.
d) Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 7.

dls · Answer

a