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Multiplying One Equation to Solve Systems — Unit test

Question 8 of 15 • (AG Q3) Math 8: 25-26 (JTurner)

To solve the system of linear equations and by using the linear combination method, Amos decided that he should first multiply the second equation by –5 and then add the two equations together to eliminate the y-terms. His calculations are as shown. Amos’s solution is (2, –14). What did he do wrong?

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A
He multiplied the equation by –5 incorrectly.
Option A
B
He added the equations and incorrectly.
Option B
C
He substituted 2 into the equation incorrectly.
Option C
D
He solved the equation for y incorrectly.
Option D
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