If x+2y=14 and x-y=5, find x.

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If x+2y=14 and x-y=5, find x.

  1. A.

    6

  2. B.

    4

  3. C.

    8

  4. D.

    10

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Correct answer: C

From x - y = 5, x = y + 5. Substitute in x + 2y = 14 to get y + 5 + 2y = 14, so 3y = 9 and y = 3. Hence x = 8.

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