Examine the system of equations. 5x + 6y = 32

5x – 6y = 8

Which variable or variables will be eliminated when you add the system of equations?

Which equation results from adding the system of equations?

9514 1404 393

Step-by-step explanation:

The coefficients of y are opposites. Adding opposites results in a sum of 0. The y-term will be eliminated by adding the equations.

The result of that addition is ...

  (5x +6y) +(5x -6y) = (32) +(8)

  10x = 40

-362

step-by-step explanation:

(12)(4)+2(12)-34(12)+2(12)-3

  \/         \/         \/         \/

  48 +   24 -   408 + 24 - 3

      \   /               \   /

          72     -     432 - 3 = -363