Question

A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the correct first step.4x + 3y = 344x + 8y = 24

Answer 1

Subtracting the two equations we get:

4x + 3y = 34

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4x + 8y = 24

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-5y = 10

and variable x is eliminated. Then the answer is subtract to eliminate x.