Question #N984
If $x+y = 5$ and $x-y=1$, what is the value of $x$?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Correct Answer is: B
Adding the two equations together, we get $(x+y) + (x-y) = 5+1$, or $2x = 6$. Dividing both sides by 2 gives $x = 3$.