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Given the system of equations, what is the solution? x + 2y = 7 x – 2y = -1 A.) {(-4, 6)} B.) {(-8, -1
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Given the system of equations, what is the solution?
x + 2y = 7
x – 2y = -1
A.) {(-4, 6)}
B.) {(-8, -12}
C.) {(3,2)}
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Answer:
C.) (3, 2)
Step-by-step explanation:
The coefficients of y are opposites, so we can add the two equations to eliminate y.
(x +2y) +(x -2y) = (7) +(-1)
2x = 6 . . . . . simplify
x = 3 . . . . . . matches choice C