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

Zbrunson asked Mar 1, 2023

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Given

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

Answer

Multiplying equation (1) by 3

Subtracting to equation (2)

Option c is correct

Shashikanth answered Mar 6, 2023

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