The correct relationship after eliminating x, y and z from x + y = a, y + z =…

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The correct relationship after eliminating x, y and z from x + y = a, y + z = b, z + x = c and x + y + z = m, is:

  1. A.

    m = x + y + z

  2. B.

    2m = a + b + c

  3. C.

    m = x - y - z

  4. D.

    2m = x - y - z

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Correct answer: B

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Given that,

x + y = a Equation 1)

y + z = b Equation 2)

z + x = c Equation 3)

x + y + z = m Equation 4)

Eliminating x, y and z we have to find the relationship among a, b, c and m.

If we add equations 1), 2) and 3) we get

(x + y) + (y + z) + (z + x) = a + b + c

2(x + y + z) = a + b + c

Thus, 2m = a + b + c [From Equation 4)]

Hence option B is the correct answer.

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