Question

Consider the following set of equations: Equation A: y = –x + 5 Equation B: y = 6x – 2 Which of the following is a step that can be used to find the solution to the set of equations?

answer choices
–x = 6x + 2
–x – 2 = 6x + 5
–x + 5 = 6x - 2
–x + 5 = 5x

Answer 1

Explanation:

y = -x + 5

y = 6x - 2

-x + 5 = 6x -2

option 3

Answer 2

–x + 5 = 5x

Explanation:

Equation A: y = –x + 5 Equation B: y = 6x – 2