To solve the system of linear equations 8x+ 5y = 18 and 6x+y=-2 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.

1.) 18+5 is one way i’m pretty sure there are others but i can’t think of them right now

Look, when you want to do something like put it like x^2. x2 could mean x² or x₂. so to clear confusion, know the notation. to find the product multiply the x's and you get -8x and the y's and you get 6y. since it's all being multiplied it is just -8x6y, or answer a. although the better answer is -48xy(combining -8 and 6) because you should multiply constants whenever you can.