Multiple choice word problem.

Question

anonymous · Answer

I don't mean to sound rude but all I want is the answer, not how to solve it.

If you wanted to eliminate the y variable by adding the two equations in the following system, what could be your first step?

5x − 6y = 6
  x − y = 12

A. Add the two equations together

B. Multiply the second equation by −6

C. Multiply the first equation by −6

D. Multiply the second equation by 6

theeric · Answer

We sort of can't just give answers, http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct Trying to eliminate the y by adding the equations together? Then make sure that the second equation's $y$ term is opposite from the first's. Because when you add opposite values, they disappear. :)

anonymous · Answer

What are they going to do, ban you or some pellet?

anonymous · Answer

It censors words. :l

theeric · Answer

Yeah, if they care to, but I don't just give answers ever.

theeric · Answer

For my own reasons.

Any progress on the answer, there?

anonymous · Answer

Indeed. It happens to be B.

theeric · Answer

Final answer?

anonymous · Answer

Final answer is B.

theeric · Answer

Congratulations
$\huge\color{blue}{\large\ \ o\ o\ \\smile}$

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the help. Have a nice day.

theeric · Answer

You, too! Thanks :)