Consider the system of equation 2x+3y=8
2x+6y=12
what could be the first step in solving the system of equations using elimination

a. Multiply the first equation by -1
b. Add 4 to both sides of the first equation
c. Add the two equations
d. Multiply the second equation by 2

firt thing i would do is take out things that are alike but if these are the options then i would a) multiply the first equation by -1

first one is a: renaming a fraction. second one is c: de-c

step-by-step explanation:

my explanation is that these were the answers on edg : )

f(x) = - 2/3x + 5; f(5/2)

substitute 5/2 in for x:

f(5/2) = -2/3(5/2) + 5

simplify the right side:

f(5/2) = -5/3 + 5

f(5/2) = 10/3

answer:

f(5/2) = 10/3

i hope this you!