A variable needs to be eliminated to solve the system of equations below. Choose the
correct first step.
- 4x – 2y = 18
4x – 4y = -36
O Subtract to eliminate x.
O Subtract to eliminate y.
O Add to eliminate x.
O Add to eliminate y.

Respuesta :

Step-by-step explanation:

-4x - 2y = 18

+ (4x - 4y = -36)

=> -6y = -18, y = 3

As we added the equations together, we have eliminated x and found y.

Hence the correct answer is "Add to eliminate x".