Ask Question

Explain how to form a linear combination to eliminate the variable y for this system. 2x - 3y = 3

5x + 2y = 17

A) Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3.

B) Multiply the first equation by - 5 and the second equation by 2.

C) Multiply the first equation by - 2 and the second equation by 3.

D) Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by - 3.

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 23 May, 12:44
    0
    Alright, this is an easy one!

    So we are trying to get rid of the y value so the first equation has - 3y. The second equation has 2y. What values would make these equal.

    A.) 2*-3y = - 6y and 3 * 2y = 6y.

    Now take - 6y + 6y and that gives you 0.

    Thus, the answer is A.) Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Explain how to form a linear combination to eliminate the variable y for this system. 2x - 3y = 3 5x + 2y = 17 A) Multiply the first ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers