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

i. 2x+y=-3
ii. 3x-2y=2
a. Multiply equation 1 by 2 and multiply equation 11 by 3
b. Multiply equation ii by 2
c.Multiply equation i by 2
d.Multiply equation ii by 2 and multiply equation i by -2

1 answer

To solve the system of equations by elimination, the best way to begin is to multiply equation i by 2 and equation ii by 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

a. Multiply equation 1 by 2 and multiply equation ii by 3