Consider the system of equations. x − 4y = 11, 3x + 5y = −1 Which number should you multiply the first equation by to eliminate the x-variable term? 1 –1 3 –3

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Consider the system of equations.

x − 4y = 11,

3x + 5y = −1

Which number should you multiply the first equation by to eliminate the x-variable term?
1
–1
3
–3

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Ivan Zlatev answered Dec 14, 2023

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

since if you multiply by -3 the sum of both equations will not have an x variable.

Moosa Baloch answered Dec 16, 2023

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