As a first step in solving the system by the method of elimination you multiply the first equation by 5. Your result is . Is this correct?
A) Yes
B) No

Question

As a first step in solving the system by the method of elimination you multiply the first equation by 5.  Your result is  . Is this correct?
A) Yes 
B) No

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Multiplying the first equation by 5 gives 5x - 5y = -25. This allows us to eliminate the x variable when we add the two equations together, leaving only -11y = -11 as the remaining equation to solve for y.

As a First Step in Solving the System by the Method