Consider two ways to algebraically solve the system of equations representing this situation. Complete the statements describing how to solve the system by reducing it to a two-variable system with r and l.

Select the correct response from each drop-down.

First method: Multiply the equation for bouquet A by
, and add it to the equation for bouquet C. Then multiply the equation for bouquet B by
, and add it to the equation for bouquet C.

Second method: Rewrite the equation for bouquet B by subtracting
from both sides of the equation. Then divide both sides by
, and substitute the expression for
in the equations for bouquets A and C.