kristianphifer1
kristianphifer1 kristianphifer1
  • 21-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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Milley wants to solve the following equations using the method of elimination:

y = x – 2
y = 4x – 8

What number should y = x – 2 be multiplied by to eliminate x?

2
–4
6
8

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 26-06-2017
she should multiply y = x - 2 by -4...that way one x will be -4x and the other will be 4x   and they will cancel out when added.

answer is -4
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