Question

Help! I will give a medal!!

Answer 1

x + 8y = -4
2x - 4y = -13
What would be the first step for eliminating the y?

Answer 2

multiply the second equation (all the way across) by 2

Answer 3

Why don't you use substitution method, that's easier (for me) :)

Answer 4

thank you so much, i honestly do not understand algebra at all. and it's talking about multiplication in this lesson, but i do not get any of it. these are just a quiz in the lesson, not graded or anything.

Answer 5

like a knowledge thing before the real assignment.