The best method to solve the given system of equations is by elimination.
To get the x variables to cancel out, we can multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3. This will give us the same coefficient for x in both equations.
2(3x + 4y) = 2(48)
6x + 8y = 96
3(6x + 2y) = 3(60)
18x + 6y = 180
After completing step 2, the top equation would be:
6x + 8y = 96
3x + 4y = 48
6x + 2y = 60
Select the correct option for each question
Choose the best method to solve by looking at the way the equations are set up for you:
Using the best method, how could you get the x variables to cancel out?
After you complete step 2, what would your top equation be?
Line them up and add the equations together to get:
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