Question

I will mark you brainliest!!! What is the first step in adding these equations to eliminate y?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Multiply the bottom equation by 3

Step-by-step explanation:

A.

If you multiply the bottom equation by 7, then your equation will be:

7x+9y=8

14x-21y=7

Which will not get rid of y.

B.

If you multiply the top equation by 3, then your equation will be:

21x+27y=24

2x-3y=1

Which will not get rid of y.

C.

If you multiply the top equation by 2, then your equation will be:

14x+18y=16

2x-3y=1

Which will not get rid of y.

D.

If you multiply the bottom equation by 3, then your equation will be:

7x+9y=8

6x-9y=3

Which will get rid of y.

Answer 2

Answer:

multiply bottom equation by 3

Step-by-step explanation:

That way, the -3y can be -9y and 9y and -9y can cancel.