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

y=13x-14

y = - x + 18

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

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Explanation

The correct answer is 24 . The given system of equations can be solved by the substitution method. The first equation in the given system of equations is y=13x-14. Substituting 13x-14 for y in the second equation in the given system yields 13x-14=-x+18. Adding 14 to both sides of this equation yields 13x=-x+32. Adding x to both sides of this equation yields 43x=32. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 34 yields x = 24 .