Julie is asked to solve the system below by elimination. Which of the following steps would be the best way to begin?
i. 2x+y=−3
ii. 3x−2y=2
(1 point)
Responses
Multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3
Multiply equation ii by 2
Multiply equation i by 2
Multiply equation ii by 2 and multiply equation i by
3
The best way to begin solving the system by elimination would be to multiply equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3.
To solve the system of equations using the elimination method, you want to eliminate one variable by manipulating the equations. In this case, it would be best to start by multiplying equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3.
The system of equations is:
i. 2x + y = -3
ii. 3x - 2y = 2
By multiplying equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3, we get:
2(2x + y) = 2(-3)
3(3x - 2y) = 3(2)
Simplifying these equations would help you eliminate one of the variables and solve the system.