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What is the value of the x variable in the solution to the following system of equations?

4x + 2y = 12
x − y = 3

A. 0
B. -3
C. 3
D. 2

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ANSWER

The correct answer is C
x=3.



Step-by-step explanation


We have


4x+2y=12---(1)


and



x-y=3---(2).


We solve the two equation simultaneously by elimination method. We need to be smart and eliminate y, since we are looking for
x.



We first multiply equation (2) by 2


2x-2y=6---(3).


We add equation (3) and (1).



\Rightarrow 6x=18.

Dividing through by 6 gives


x=3.




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