Question #N767

If \(3x + 2y = 10\) and \(x - 2y = 6\), what is the value of \(x\)?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

Correct Answer is: B

We can solve this system of equations by elimination. Adding the two equations together, we get \(4x = 16\). Dividing both sides by 4, we find that \(x = 4\).