Julie is asked to solve the system below by elimination. Which of the following steps would be the best way to begin?

Question

i. 2x+y=−3

ii. 3x−2y=2
(1 point)
Responses

Multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3
Multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3

Multiply equation ii by 2
Multiply equation ii by 2

Multiply equation i by 2
Multiply equation i by 2

Multiply equation ii by 2 and multiply equation i by -2

Answer 1

The best way to begin solving the system of equations by elimination is to multiply equation i by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3.