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

3 y = 4 x + 17

- 3 y = 9 x - 23

The solution to the given system of equations is x,y. What is the value of 39 x ?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. Adding the second equation to the first equation in the given system of equations yields 3y-3y=4x+9x+17-23, or 0 = 13 x - 6 . Adding 6 to each side of this equation yields 6 = 13 x . Multiplying each side of this equation by 3 yields 18 = 39 x . Therefore, the value of 39 x is 18 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of - 39 x , not 39 x .

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of - 13 x , not 39 x .

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 13 x , not 39 x .