As a first step in solving the system by the method of elimination you multiply the first equation by 5 and the second equation by 2. 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 and the second equation by 2.  Your result is  . Is this correct?
A) Yes 
B) No

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The result given in the question is incorrect. When multiplying the first equation by 5 and the second equation by 2, the resulting system becomes:
15x + 10y = 70
10x - 8y = -26

As a First Step in Solving the System by the Method