Question

In the following system of equations, multiplying the first equation by -4 and then adding the two equations would make it possible to solve using elimination.

x + 12y = 27

-4x + y = 10
TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

-4x + 48y = 27

-4x + y = 10

False. The first equation must be multiplied by positive 4 so that you can eliminate the x values.