1. Solving one of the equations below for x or y would be an appropriate first step when solving the system of equations using the addition method. (Hint: not the substitution method!!) - 6x + 4y = - 12 3x + 2y = 18 Select one: True False

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1. Solving one of the equations below for x or y would be an appropriate first step when solving the system of equations using the addition method. (Hint: not the substitution method!!)

- 6x + 4y = - 12

3x + 2y = 18

Select one:
True
False
 
2. Which option below would allow one to use the addition method to solve the system of equations below.

2x − 3y = 17

5x + 4y = 8

Select one:
a. Multiply the top equation by 4 and the bottom equation by - 3.
b. Multiply the top equation by 5 and the bottom equation by 2.
c. Multiply the top equation by 4 and the bottom equation by 3.
d. Multiply the top equation by - 5 and the bottom equation by - 2.
 
3. Find the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3y − 6z = 12. Hint: Answer in the form ( x, y, z ).
Select one:
a. ( 2, 3, - 6 )
b. ( 0, 0, 6 )
c. ( 6, 0, 0 )
d. ( 0, 0, 0 )
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Which option below would allow one to use the addition method to solve the system of equations below.

2x − 3y = 17

5x + 4y = 8

Select one:
a.

Multiply the top equation by - 5 and the bottom equation by - 2.

b.

Multiply the top equation by 4 and the bottom equation by 3.

c.

Multiply the top equation by 5 and the bottom equation by 2.

d.

Multiply the top equation by 4 and the bottom equation by - 3.

 
 
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