SOLUTION: What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations? 4x + 5y = �23 3x + 10y = �14 Answer Multiply the second equation by 2. Mult

Question 543918: What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations?
4x + 5y = �23
3x + 10y = �14
Answer
Multiply the second equation by 2.
Multiply the first equation by �2.
Multiply the second equation by �2.
Multiply the first equation by 2.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is a possible first step in eliminating a variable in the following system of equations?
4x + 5y = �23
3x + 10y = �14
Answer: Multiply the first equation by �2.
Cheers,
Stan H.

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