How might you eliminate the y-term from the top equation?

  Question 11a of 15 ( 2 Elimination Method 853226 )
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  Question: How might you eliminate the y-term from the top equation?

15x + 7y = 4
5x + 7y = 2
 
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*A. Subtract the bottom equation from the top equation.
B. Add the bottom equation to the top equation.
C. Multiply the bottom equation by two before subtracting it from the top equation.
D. Multiply the bottom equation by three before subtracting it from the top equation.
 
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The correct answer is: Subtract the bottom equation from the top equation.

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