Q:

Francine solves the system of equations using the linear combination method.4x+3y=−13x−5y=4Which steps would allow her to eliminate the x terms in the system of equations?A. Multiply 4x+3y=−1 by 3. Multiply 3x−5y=4 by −4 . Add the resulting equations together.B. Multiply 4x+3y=−1 by 4. Multiply 3x−5y=4 by 3. Add the resulting equations together.C. Multiply 4x+3y=−1 by 5. Multiply 3x−5y=4 by 3. Add the resulting equations together.D. Multiply 4x+3y=−1 by −4 . Multiply 3x−5y=4 by 3. Add the resulting equations together.

Accepted Solution

A:

C is the correct answer.