Answer:
1. Multiply (2) by 2 to eliminate the x-terms when adding
2. Multiply (2) by 3 to eliminate the y- term
Step-by-step explanation:
Use this system of equations to answer the questions that follow.
4x-9y = 7
-2x+ 3y= 4
what number would you multiply the second equation by in order to eliminate the x-terms when adding the first equation?
4x-9y = 7 (1)
-2x+ 3y= 4 (2)
Multiply (2) by 2 to eliminate the x-terms when adding the first equation
4x-9y = 7
-4x +6y = 8
Adding the equations
4x + (-4x) -9y + 6y = 7 + 8
4x - 4x - 3y = 15
-3y = 15
y = 15/-3
= -5
what number would you multiply the second equation by in order to eliminate the y- term when adding the second equation?
4x-9y = 7 (1)
-2x+ 3y= 4 (2)
Multiply (2) by 3 to eliminate the y- term
4x - 9y = 7
-6x + 9y = 12
Adding the equations
4x + (-6x) -9y + 9y = 7 + 12
4x - 6x = 19
-2x = 19
x = 19/-2
= -9.5
x = -9.5
