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If 4p + 3q + 2r = 3 and -4p – 2q – 2r = 4, then q = ? (A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 (E) 7
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If 4p + 3q + 2r = 3 and -4p – 2q – 2r = 4, then q = ?
(A) 0
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 7
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Answer:
E
Step-by-step explanation:
Label the two equations:
4p +3q +2r= 3 —–(1)
-4p -2q -2r= 4 —–(2)
(1) +(2):
4p +3q +2r -4p -2q -2r= 3 +4
Grouping like terms together:
4p -4p +3q -2q +2r -2r= 7
Simplify:
q= 7