What would you multipy and to which equation to start solving by using the elimination method? Then would you add or subtract them? 7x + 4y = -4
5x + 8y = 28

multiply the first equation by -2, then add them

Step-by-step explanation:

7x+4y=-4         *-2 7x+4y=-4 *-2 = -14x-8y=8

5x+8y=28

-14x-8y=8                       x=-4, y=6

-9x=36

x=-4

7(-4)+4y=-4

-28+4y=-4

4y=24

y=6

let x be the money she spent so that she can earn the free t-shirt.

since, she already spent $112.49

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also, as per the statement: jennifer must spend $250 or more in order to qualify for a free t-shirt at the store.

then,

we have an inequality i.,e

subtract 112.49 from both sides we get;

therefore, $137. 51 more money does jennifer need to spend so that she can earn the free t-shirt