Question #N473
If $2x - 3y = 12$ and $x + 2y = 1$, what is the value of $x$?
A. -3
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer is: C
To solve for $x$, we can use elimination. Multiplying the second equation by 3, we get $3x + 6y = 3$. Adding this equation to the first equation, we get $5x = 15$. Dividing both sides by 5, we get $x = 3$.