Question

PLEASE HELP FAST!!!!!
Maria wants to solve the following system using the elimination method:

4x + 9y = 59
x + y = 17

What number should the equation x + y = 17 be multiplied by to eliminate y?


4

9

−9

−4

Answer 1

That would be -9  (because theres a +9y in first equation).

Answer 2

The equation should be multiplied by -9