Consider the system of linear equations.

Question

A: 2x + 8y = 5
B: x + 9y = 10

To solve this system of equations by elimination, what could you multiply each equation by to cancel out the x-variable?

Multiply A by 2 and B by -3

Multiply A by 1 and B by 2

Multiply A by 3 and B by -2

Multiply A by 1 and B by 3

Answer 1

Multiply A by 1 and B by 3