A student is trying to solve the system of two equations given below:

Equation P: a + b = 6
Equation Q: 4a + 2b = 19

Which of the following steps can be used to eliminate the a term? (4 points)

−1(4a + 2b = 19)

−4(4a + 2b = 19)

−4(a + b = 6)

4(a + b = 6)

1 answer

The step that can be used to eliminate the a term is:

−4(a + b = 6)