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

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

anonymous · Answer

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

snowsurf · Answer

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