kailysmith kailysmith
  • 03-05-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

Given the system of equations, what is the solution?

x + 2y = 7
x - 2y = -1

A.) {(-4, 6)}
B.) {(-8, -12}
C.) {(3,2)}

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 04-05-2021

9514 1404 393

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

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which safety standards should electric toys meet
There are 15 female performers in a dance recital. The ratio of men to women is 3:5. How many men are in the dance recital?
what eye problem is making g most people go blind in north korea
Jake has been in band twice as many years as billy. Together they have been in band a total of 18 years. How long has billy been in band?
“how many terms are in x3 + 6x + 8
What role did the railroads play in bringing immigrants to the United States and to Washington?
How does the conflict between captialism and communism increase tensions between the u.s and s.u
How much taller would the billboard have to be if you enlarge the entire image using just the width scale
PLEASE HELP ME what is ancient greece map labels
A boat travels 8 km upstream and 8 km back. The time for the round trip is 2 hrs. The speed of the stream is 4 ​km/hr. What is the speed of the boat in still​ w