Question #N313

If $2x + 3y = 12$ and $x - y = 1$, what is the value of $x$?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer is: B

To solve this system of equations, we can use elimination. Multiplying the second equation by 3, we get $3x - 3y = 3$. Adding this equation to the first equation, we get $(2x + 3y) + (3x - 3y) = 12 + 3$, which simplifies to $5x = 15$. Dividing both sides by 5 gives us $x = 3$.