Subtract the second equation from the first. 6x+5y=16 (6x+2y=10) - ------------------------ A. 12x = 26 B. 3y = 6 C. –12x = 6 D. 7y = 26

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Carl Binalla · Answer 1 · 2020-12-19T02:31:54+0000

Answer:

B. 3y = 6

Explanation:

(6x +5y) -(6x +2y) = (16) -(10)

6x +5y -6x -2y = 6 . . . eliminate parentheses

(6-6)x +(5-2)y = 6 . . . . add like terms

3y = 6 . . . . . . . . . . . simplify