Question #N544
If \(3x + 4y = 12\) and \(x - 2y = 4\), what is the value of \(x\) ?
A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
D. 6
Correct Answer is: C
We can solve for \(x\) by using elimination. Multiplying the second equation by 2, we get \(2x - 4y = 8\). Adding this equation to the first equation, we get \(5x = 20\). Dividing both sides by 5, we get \(x = 4\).