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Algebra / Systems of two linear equations in two variables Difficulty: Hard

7 2 x + 6 y = 25

5 2 x + 6 y = 23

The solution to the given system of equations is x,y. What is the value of 17 2 x + 18 y ?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. Multiplying the second equation in the given system by 2 yields 102x+12y=46. Adding this equation to the first equation in the system yields 72x+6y+102x+12y=25+46, which is equivalent to 72x+102x+6y+12y=25+46, or 172x+18y=71. Therefore, the value of 172x+18y is 71 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of x , not the value of 172x+18y.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of y , not the value of 172x+18y.

Choice C is incorrect. This the value of 72x+6y+52x+6y, or 6 x + 12 y , not the value of 172x+18y.