You want to try and get rid of one of the variables ( x or y) so you would multiply the second equation by 2 which would make the x variable -2x which then when added to the first equation would eliminate the x variable.
Answer: c. Multiply the second equation by 2.
The answer is B :)
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P = 4r + 3t
4r = p - 3t
r = (p - 3t)/4
2 trikes (6 wheels) and 47 bikes (94 wheels)
or
4 trikes (12 wheels) and 44 bikes (88 wheels)
or
6 trikes (18 wheels) and 41 bikes (82 wheels)
or
8 trikes (24 wheels) and 38 bikes (76 wheels)
or
10 trikes (30 wheels) and 35 bikes (70 wheels)
As long as you start our with an even number of trikes, you'll find a way to use up all the tires with no remainders.
