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Eliminate the x in the following system of equations. What is the result when you add the two equations?

Eliminate the x in the following system of equations. What is the result when you-example-1
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Given


\begin{gathered} x+y=2 \\ 3x-4y=27 \end{gathered}

Answer

Multiplying equation (1) by 3


3x+3y=6

Subtracting to equation (2)


-7y=21

Option c is correct

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