A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the correct first step.
minus, 5, x, plus, 10, y, equals, 0
−5x+10y=
0
3, x, minus, 10, y, equals, minus, 16
3x−10y=
−16
Answer
Multiple Choice Answers
A, d, d, to eliminate , y, .Add to eliminate y.
S, u, b, t, r, a, c, t, to eliminate , x, .Subtract to eliminate x.
S, u, b, t, r, a, c, t, to eliminate , y, .Subtract to eliminate y.
A, d, d, to eliminate , x, .Add to eliminate x.
The correct first step to eliminate a variable in this system of equations is to subtract the two equations to eliminate x.
Subtract to eliminate x.