w = p +30
w = -p + 5
what is a correct step to find p and w?
A. Add the equations to eliminate p.
B. Multiply the equations to eliminate w.
C. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis
D. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis

Question

w = p +30 
w = -p + 5
what is a correct step to find p and w?
A. Add the equations to eliminate p.
B. Multiply the equations to eliminate w.
C. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis
D. Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis

mathstudent55 · Answer

The top equation has p.
The bottom equation has -p.
Choice A. if you add the equations, what happens to p?