Question

A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the

correct first step.
10x – 2y = -36
7x – 2y = -30
-Add to eliminate y.
-Subtract to eliminate x.
-Subtract to eliminate y.
-Add to eliminate x.

Answer 1

x=-2

y= 8

Explanation:

Given data

10x – 2y = -36-----------1

7x – 2y = -30--------------2

-Subtract to eliminate y

3x-0= -6

3x= -6

x= -6/3

x= -2

Put x= -2 in

7(-2)– 2y = -30

-14-2y=-30

-14+30=2y

16=2y

y= 16/2

y= 8