Question

Select the choice below that could be the first step in solving the following system of equations using substitution:
8x + 2y = 11
5y - x + 12 = 0

Answer 1

Multiply the first equation by -4
Multiply the second equation by 2
Write the second equation in terms of x
Replace the right side of the first equation with the second equation

Answer 2

Write the second equation in terms of x and then substitute that equation into the first.