Solve the simultaneous linear equations for : and .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 2

  1. Step 1: Multiply first equation by 2: . Step 2. Multiply second equation by 3: . Step 3. Add the equations: . (Then ). Answer: 2. Why not the others: 3 is the value of .

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