Question

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

x + 8y = –4
2x – 4y = –13

Answer 1

you could multiply the bottom equation by 2 and then add them. That eliminates the y terms.

Answer 2

Is that the first step, that's what im looking for?

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

Thanks a lot man!

Answer 5

No Problem.