Ellason wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

5x + 2y = 30
x + y = 8

What number should the equation x + y = 8 be multiplied by to eliminate y?

2
−2
5
−5

Question

Ellason wants to solve the following system using the elimination method: 

5x + 2y = 30 
x + y = 8 

What number should the equation x + y = 8 be multiplied by to eliminate y?

 2
 −2
 5
 −5

anonymous · Answer

Since the value of y in the first equation is 2, we can multiply the opposite of 2 to the second equation to eliminate y. So what is the opposite of 2?

anonymous · Answer

-2

imtiaz7 · Answer

by 2 and then subtract them the y'll be eliminated

anonymous · Answer

Yes, so that is your answer. :)

anonymous · Answer

can you help me with another one @AnswerMyQuestions

anonymous · Answer

Sure. :)

anonymous · Answer

Which of the following ordered pairs represents the solution to the system given below?

2x + y = 20
4x − 2y = 40

 (10, 0)
 (0, 10)
 (4, 2)
 (10, −10)

imtiaz7 · Answer

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