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An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are shown below. y = x + 12 y = –x + 17 Which of the following statements is
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An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are shown below.

y = x + 12
y = –x + 17

Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y?

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Add the equations to eliminate x.

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