Examine the system of equations. 6x + 11y = –57 –8x – 27y = 65 Sherri multiplied the first equation by 8 and the second equation by 6 to eliminate the x-variable. Could Sherri also multiply the

Examine the system of equations.

6x + 11y = –57

–8x – 27y = 65

Sherri multiplied the first equation by 8 and the second equation by 6 to eliminate the x-variable.

Could Sherri also multiply the equations by two different numbers to eliminate the x-variable?

Which statements are true? Check all that apply.

1 Yes, she could use 27 and 11.

2 Yes, she could use 4 and 3.

3 Yes, she could use –8 and –6.

4 Yes, she could use –27 and –11.

5 Yes, she could use –4 and –3.

6 Yes, she could use 65 and 57.

7 No, these are the only effective multipliers.