André solves the following system of equations by elimination:

[tex]\[
\begin{aligned}
3a + 6b &= 12 \\
-3a + 6b &= -12
\end{aligned}
\][/tex]

Which could be the resulting equations when André eliminates one of the variables?

A. [tex]\(12b = 0\)[/tex]
B. [tex]\(6a = 0\)[/tex]
C. [tex]\(-6a = 0\)[/tex]
D. [tex]\(-12b = -24\)[/tex]



Answer :

To solve the given system of equations by elimination, follow these steps:

Given system of equations:
[tex]\[ \begin{cases} 3a + 6b = 12 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \\ -3a + 6b = -12 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \end{cases} \][/tex]

### Step 1: Eliminate variable [tex]\(a\)[/tex]

Add Equation 1 and Equation 2 to eliminate [tex]\(a\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ (3a + 6b) + (-3a + 6b) = 12 + (-12) \][/tex]

Combine like terms:
[tex]\[ 3a - 3a + 6b + 6b = 0 \][/tex]

Simplify:
[tex]\[ 0a + 12b = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 12b = 0 \quad \text{(Resulting Equation 1)} \][/tex]

### Step 2: Eliminate variable [tex]\(b\)[/tex]

Subtract Equation 2 from Equation 1 to eliminate [tex]\(b\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ (3a + 6b) - (-3a + 6b) = 12 - (-12) \][/tex]

Combine like terms:
[tex]\[ 3a + 3a + 6b - 6b = 24 \][/tex]

Simplify:
[tex]\[ 6a + 0b = 24 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 6a = 24 \quad \Rightarrow \quad a = 4 \quad \text{(However, we will keep it as \(6a = 24\) for consistency)} \][/tex]

### Conclusion:

The possible resulting equations from eliminating one of the variables can be:
1. [tex]\(12b = 0\)[/tex]
2. [tex]\(6a = 0\)[/tex]

From the given options, the correct resulting equations are:
[tex]\[ \boxed{12b = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad 6a = 0} \][/tex]