Question:
The equations in this system were added to solve for x. What is the value of x? -2x+y=8 5x-y=-5 3x=3
Options:
x = negative 3
x = negative 1
x = 1
x = 3
Answer:
The value of x is 1
Solution:
Given system of equations are:
-2x + y = 8 ------- eqn 1
5x - y = -5 ------- eqn 2
The above equations are added to solve for "x"
Add eqn 1 and eqn 2
-2x + y + 5x - y = 8 - 5
Combine the like terms
-2x + 5x + y - y = 3
Add the like terms
3x + 0 = 3
3x = 3
Divide both sides of equation by 3
x = 1
Thus the value of x is 1
