A) Which would you use to solve the following system and why?

5x-6y=-8

x+4y=1

b) What would be the first step in solving the system using the method you choose in part a?

A

I would choose the first system to stay the same because it would easier to multiply than divide (something along those lines)

b

if you choose the first system) you would multiply the 2nd equation by a - 5