Which of the following could be the first step toward solving the system, 3x + 5y = 8, 4x + 3y = 7? Select all that apply.

A. Multiply the first equation by 4 and the second equation by 3 and add.

B. Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 5 and add.

C. Multiply the first equation by 4 and the second equation by 3 and subtract.

D. Multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 5 and subtract.

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Macy

30 May, 05:38

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Natalie Solis · Answer 1

The answer would be C because you would need to get rid of the variable x. You have to subtract to get rid of the variable x.