To begin solving this system of linear equations by elimination , you can add the equations . x + 4y = 38 5x - 4y = -30 8x = 8 This step works because of the distributive property B. multiplication property of equality C. commutative property D. addition property of equality

1. isolate the variable, in this case, d. subtract 35.5 on both sides of the equation.2. 52 subtracted by 35.5 is 16.53. therefore your answer would be d= 16.5this is the basics of pre algebra, isolating variable through adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, if you have any other questions to ask just comment!