What is a possible first step to eliminate the variable y in the following system?

4x + 6y = 1
5x - 3y = 8

Multiply the first equation by 5.
Multiply the first equation by -2.
Multiply the second equation by 2.
Multiply the second equation by -3.

Question

What is a possible first step to eliminate the variable y in the following system?

4x + 6y = 1
5x - 3y = 8
 	
	Multiply the first equation by 5.
	Multiply the first equation by -2.
	Multiply the second equation by 2.
	Multiply the second equation by -3.

superhelp101 · Answer

can someone plz help me? @ShailKumar

superhelp101 · Answer

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superhelp101 · Answer

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superhelp101 · Answer

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superhelp101 · Answer

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superhelp101 · Answer

could it be c? wait.. idk

anonymous · Answer

Ok

anonymous · Answer

Multiply the second equation by 2.

anonymous · Answer

You'll get 2*(5x - 3y = 8) ==> 10x-6y = 16
Now you have two equations:
4x + 6y = 1 and 
10x-6y = 16
Add them
you get:
14 x = 17
See y is eliminated.

superhelp101 · Answer

so it is C. Thank you so much!!! Can you help me with just one more? @ShailKumar

anonymous · Answer

Post that separately and tag me.

superhelp101 · Answer

sure thxx