Question

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What should be the first step in adding these equations to eliminate y?
8x + 3y = 2
+ 4x - 6y= -7
O A. Multiply the top equation by 4.
O B. Multiply the bottom equation by 8.
C. Multiply the bottom equation by 2.
D. Multiply the top equation by 2.

Answer 1

D. Multiply the top equation by 2.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the 2 equations

8x + 3y = 2 → (1)

4x - 6y = - 7 → (2)

Multiplying the top equation (1) by 2 and adding to (2) will eliminate y

16x + 6y = 4 → (3)

Add (2) and (3) term by term to eliminate y

20x + 0 = - 3

20x = - 3 ( y has been eliminated )