Solve the simultaneous equations and . Find the value of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Eliminate one variable and solve: , .
  2. Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you give . is what you get if you give . is what you get if you give only .

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