If and , what is the value of ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 8
- Step 1: Substitute into the first equation: .
- Step 2: Combine like terms and solve for : .
- Step 3: Find and the requested sum : , so .
Answer
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Why not the others: Answering with only or ignores the question's request for .
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