An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are shown below.

y = x + 12
y = −x + 17

Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y?

Multiply the equations to eliminate y.

Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis.

Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis.

Add the equations to eliminate x.

Question

An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are shown below. 

y = x + 12 
y = −x + 17 

Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y?

 Multiply the equations to eliminate y.

 Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis.

 Write the points where the graphs of the equations  intersect the y-axis.

 Add the equations to eliminate x.

aishalicious1 · Answer

Well what do you know?

aishalicious1 · Answer

What I know is that u need a graphing calculator either use yours or if u dont hav one use the app Wabbitemu

jhonyy9 · Answer

so like a first correct step to find the x and y value will be sure the last one choice