A student is trying to solve the system of two equations given below:

Equation P: y + z = 4
Equation Q: 3y + 7z = 15

Which of the following steps can be used to eliminate the y term?

A. –3(y + z = 4)
B. 3(y + z = 4)
C. –1(3y + 7z = 15)
D. –3(3y + 7z = 15)

Question

A student is trying to solve the system of two equations given below:

Equation P: y + z = 4
Equation Q: 3y + 7z = 15

Which of the following steps can be used to eliminate the y term? 

 
 	
	A. –3(y + z = 4)
	B. 3(y + z = 4)
	C. –1(3y + 7z = 15)
	D. –3(3y + 7z = 15)

16shuston · Answer

okay to eliminate the y term all u have to do is take the negative of the term u rr trying to get rid of