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Which would be a correct first step to solve the following system of equations using the elimination method?

x + 3y = 16
2x + y = -18

A: Add the two equations together

B: Subtract the first equation from the second equation

C: Multiply the first equation by -2

D: Multiply the second equation by 2

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linderson92

Answer:

C: Multiply the first equation by -2

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 * (x + 3y = 16) = -2x-6y=-32

The resulting equation would be -2x-6y=-32

In the next if you add the two equations, you will successfuly eliminate x and can now solve for y.

-2x-6y=-32

2x + y = -18

abdulem

Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3y=16________________eqn 1

2x+y=-18_______________eqn 2

multiply first equation by - 2

-2(x+3y=16)

-2x-6y= -32______________eqn 3

using elimination method

-2x-6y= -32

+

2x+y= -18

0-5y= -50

-5y= -50

divide both sides by -5

-5y/5= -50/5

y=10

substitute y in eqn 2 to find the value of x

2x+y= -18

2x+(10)= -18

2x+10= -18

2x= -18-10

2x= -28

divide both sides by 2

2x/2= -28/2

x= -14

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