When solving this system of linear equations by elimination, which TWO statements are correct? 5x − 2y = 24
x + 2y = 12

A) x = 6 and y = 3
B) The system has no solutions.
C) Multiply the second equation by 5 to cancel.
D) Cancel the y-terms in both equations to solve for x.
E) Multiplying the second equation by −1 eliminates the y-terms.

Luke started a weight-loss program. the first week, he lost x pounds. the second week, he lost pounds less than times the pounds he lost the first week. the third week, he lost 1 pound more than of the pounds he lost the first week. liam started a weight-loss program when luke did. the first week, he lost 1 pound less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the second week, he lost 4 pounds less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the third week, he lost pound more than times the pounds luke lost the first week.