An unknown number y is 10 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 3. The equations to find x and y are shown below.
y = x + 10
y = −x + 3
Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y?
Add the equations to eliminate x.
Multiply the equations to eliminate y.
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis.
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis.

Question

An unknown number y is 10 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 3. The equations to find x and y are shown below. 
y = x + 10 
y = −x + 3 
Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y?
 Add the equations to eliminate x.
 Multiply the equations to eliminate y.
 Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis.
 Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis.

anonymous · Answer

Adding the eons to eliminate x would be the first and correct step to take here

anonymous · Answer

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