Question #N585
If 2x + 3y = 17 and x - y = 2, what is the value of x?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct Answer is: C
To solve for *x*, we can use elimination. Multiplying the second equation by 3, we get 3x - 3y = 6. Adding this equation to the first equation, we get 5x = 23. Dividing both sides by 5, we get *x* = 23/5, or *x* = 4.6. Of the choices given, 5 is closest to 4.6.