Question

(08.05)
Jemma wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

y = x − 6
y = 6x − 19

What number should the equation y = x − 6 be multiplied by to eliminate x?

Answer 1

@nincompoop

Answer 2

If you're trying to eliminate x, then you must make it so that when an operation is done to x, it cancels out. You can try to subtract the two xs. Therefore, what do you multiply x by to that you can subtract 6x from it to eliminate it?

Answer 3

so would the answer be -6?

Answer 4

@nincompoop

Answer 5

@Hari_Seldon

Answer 6

@xapproachesinfinity

Answer 7

ill give a medal need answer

Answer 8

Yes it's -6