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OpenStudy (ccchristian1):

A student is trying to solve the system of two equations given below: Equation P: y + z = 6 Equation Q: 8y + 7z = 1 Which of these is a possible step used in eliminating the y-term? (y + z = 6) ⋅ −8 (y + z = 6) ⋅ 7 (8y + 7z = 1) ⋅ 7 (8y + 7z = 1) ⋅ 8

OpenStudy (ccchristian1):

@pooja195

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a

pooja195 (pooja195):

Opposites cancel

OpenStudy (ccchristian1):

so a ?

pooja195 (pooja195):

yes -.-

OpenStudy (ccchristian1):

okay thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's a because you multiply the first equation by -8 which cancels out y

pooja195 (pooja195):

http://www.basic-mathematics.com/elimination-method.html more on that...

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