To solve this system, you could do the following steps: 3x+4y=48 6x+2y=60 (6 points)

1. Choose the best method to solve by looking at the way the equations are set up for you:_______

Choose a method
1. Graphing
2. Substitution
3. Elimination

2. Using the best method, how could you get the x variables to cancel out?_____

Operation to get the x variables to cancel

1. Multiply the top equation x-2
2. Divide the bottom equation by 2
3. Multiply the bottom equation x 2
4. Divide the top equation by 4

3. After you complete step 2, what would your top equation be?____

Simplified top equation
1. -6x-8y=-96
2. -6x+4y=96
3. x+2y=46
4. 3x+y=30

4. Line them up and add the equations together to get this equation____

After adding the equations
1. 6y=-96
2. 8y = 96
3. -6y=-36
4. -8y=-96

1 answer

5. Solve for y in the equation you obtained in step 4:______

Solutions for y
1. y = -16
2. y = 12
3. y = 6
4. y = 24
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