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

x = 4

y=5-x

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

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Explanation

Choice A is correct. The first equation in the given system of equations is x=4. Substituting 4 for x in the second equation in the given system of equations yields y=5-4, or y=1.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of x in the solution to the given system of equations, not the value of y .

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.