Identify a possible first step using the elimination method to solve the system and then find the solution to the system.

12x - 3y = 6

2x - y = 2

A) Multiply second equation by 6, solution (2, 0).

B) Multiply second equation by 6, solution (-2, 0).

C) Multiply second equation by - 6, solution (0, 2).

D) Multiply second equation by - 6, solution (0, - 2).

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Carolyn

19 October, 18:04

Identify a possible first step using the elimination method to solve the system and then find the solution to the system.

12x - 3y = 6

2x - y = 2

A) Multiply second equation by 6, solution (2, 0).

B) Multiply second equation by 6, solution (-2, 0).

C) Multiply second equation by - 6, solution (0, 2).

D) Multiply second equation by - 6, solution (0, - 2).

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Kolten Shepherd · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to multiply it by - 6 since you are trying to get ride of the x so make the x value line up and negative to cancel out.

If you plug in (0,-2) then it will work so it is the solution

12 (0) - 3 (-2) = 6

0 + 6 = 6

6 = 6