Question

When solving using Elimination:

What can you do to make a variable eliminate?
5x- 2y = 11
8x- 8y = -16

Answer 1

Multiply 1st equation by -4

Explanation:

Multiply the 1stequation by-4

-20x+8y=-44. Leave 2nd equation

8x-8y=-16

See how the 8y cancels with -8y