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Find $x$ when $3 x + 2 y = 16$ and $2 x + 3 y = 14$ are solved by elimination.

Class 10Elimination MethodAlgebra — Systems of Equations

A4
B2
C3
D5

Step-by-Step Solution

Multiply first by 3

(9 x + 6 y = 48)

, second by 2

(4 x + 6 y = 28)

; subtract:

5 x = 20

, so

x = 4

.

Answer: A) 4

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