Question #N752
If $x + y = 5$ and $2x - y = 1$, what is the value of $x$?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer is: B
To solve for *x*, we can add the two equations together. This eliminates *y* and gives us $3x = 6$. Dividing both sides by 3, we get $x = 2$.