Question

Which of the following best describes the first step in solving the system below using elimination?
2x-4y=9
x+3=-4y
A. Solve the second equation for x.
B. Rearrange the second equation to read x+4y=-3
C. Rearrange the second equation to read x+4y=3
D. Add the equations together.

Answer 1

The answer is A. You will solve the second one for x.

Then you will input it into the first equation.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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