Assume that the system below is to be solved by the addition method and that you wish to eliminate the x-terms. state the numbers by which you would multiply one or both of the equations 3x+10y=7 -8x-4y=17

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triciaal · Answer

just review the process used for the last 4 problems that I know of.
the objective is to eliminate x's
the coefficients must be equal and opposite to cancel out

triciaal · Answer

think   what do you need to do to 3x and to -8x to get the sum equal to 0?

triciaal · Answer

HINT directly from the question
state the numbers by which you would multiply one or both of the equations

anonymous · Answer

multiply by 8 :)