Question

Which of the following is the value of x in the system of equations shown below?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

(4) x = 15

Explanation:

Twice the second equation can be added to the first.

(x +2y) +2(x -y) = (37) +2(4)

3x = 45 . . . . . . . simplify

x = 15 . . . . . . . . . divide by 3