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Given the system of equations: 2x + 2y = 16 6x + 4y = 38 What is the value of X? A. 13 B. -1 C. 3 D. 1/3
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Given the system of equations:

2x + 2y = 16
6x + 4y = 38
What is the value of X?
A. 13
B. -1
C. 3
D. 1/3

User Arjun Sol
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2x=16-2y
x=8-y

6(8-y)+4y=38
48-6y+4y=38
48-2y=38
-2y=-10
y=5

8-5=x
x=3 <-Answer
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