If you want to solve the system by addition, what could you do? 5x+2y=8;2x+y=4
a. Multiply the 2nd equation by 5 and add to the 1st equation
b. Multiply the 2nd equation by 2 and add to the 1st equation
c. Multiply the 2nd equation by -2 and add to the 1st equation

Question

If you want to solve the system by addition, what could you do?  5x+2y=8;2x+y=4
a.  Multiply the 2nd equation by 5 and add to the 1st equation
b.  Multiply the 2nd equation by 2 and add to the 1st equation
c.  Multiply the 2nd equation by -2 and add to the 1st equation

priyar · Answer

try to eliminate one variable

priyar · Answer

see which of the options on carrying out will help eliminate one variable out of x and y