Question

Subtract the equations

7x + 2y = 17
- (3x + 2y = 3)
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Answer 1

D. 4x = 14

Explanation:

Given the subtraction of equations:

(7x + 2y = 17)

- (3x + 2y = 3)

we can find the difference by subtracting like terms:

• 7x - 3x = 4x
• 2y - 2y = 0
• 17 - 3 = 14

Putting these into an equation:

4x + 0 = 14

D. 4x = 14