Question

3x + 8y = 12
2x + 2y = 3

Part A: Create an equivalent system of equations by replacing one equation with the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other. Show the steps to do this please i need help i dont understand

Answer 1

find one letter

Answer 2

x = (12 - 8y) / 3

Answer 3

now plug it in

Answer 4

2(12 - 8y) / 3 + 2y =3

Answer 5

now solve for y

Answer 6

when you get y plug it in in the other equation