Question

Eliminate the y in the following system of equations. What is the result when you add the two equations?
x+y=2
3x-4y=27

A.7x=29
B.x=-23
C.7x=35
D.4x=29

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 2

Subtract x from both sides;

y = -x + 2

3x - 4y = 27

Substitute y;

3x - 4(-x + 2) = 27

Distribute;

3x + 4x - 8 = 27

7x - 8 = 27

Add 8 to both sides;

7x = 35

Divide both sides by 7;

x = 5

Answer 2

C is the answer. x=5