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

y = x + 8
y = 3x − 11

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

1) -1
2) -2
3) -3
4) 3

Question

ill wants to solve the following system using the elimination method: 

y = x + 8 
y = 3x − 11 

What number should the equation y = x + 8 be multiplied by to eliminate x?

1) -1
2) -2
3) -3
4) 3

anonymous · Answer

Equate the 2 formula's together and you will have:

x + 8 = 3x - 11

use algebra to solve the rest

anonymous · Answer

i totally lied its just -3

anonymous · Answer

you want to add * x+8 and add it to 3x - 11 so 3x + <#> * x = 0? clearly -3. Sorry for blatantly giving you the answer