Question #N225
If 2x + 3y = 12 and x - y = 1, what is the value of x?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Correct Answer is: B
To solve for x, we can use elimination. Multiply the second equation by 3, which gives 3x - 3y = 3. Adding this equation to the first equation, we get 5x = 15. Dividing both sides by 5, we get x = 3.