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Solve the following system of equations using elimination. A. (4, 2)B. (2, 16)C. (-2, 16)D. (16, -2)

Solve the following system of equations using elimination. A. (4, 2)B. (2, 16)C. (-2, 16)D-example-1
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Answer:

A. (4, 2)

Explanation:

Given the system of equations:


\begin{gathered} x+3y=10\cdots(1) \\ 6x+12y=48\cdots(2) \end{gathered}

In order to use the elimination method, multiply the first equation by 6 to make the coefficients of x the same.


\begin{gathered} 6x+18y=60\cdots(3) \\ 6x+12y=48\cdots(2) \end{gathered}

Subtract equation (2) from equation (3).


\begin{gathered} 6y=12 \\ \text{Divide both sides by 6} \\ y=(12)/(6) \\ y=2 \end{gathered}

Next, solve for x using any of the equations:


\begin{gathered} x+3y=10 \\ x+3(2)=10 \\ x=10-6 \\ x=4 \end{gathered}

The solution to the system of equations is (x,y)=(4,2).

Option A is correct.

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