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Systems of two linear equations in two variables SAT question

Math · Algebra · Hard · Answer it here, explanation included.

The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of ?

Enter a number or fraction (like 3/17 or 0.176). Press Enter to check.

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The correct answer is . Multiplying the first equation in the given system by yields . Subtracting the second equation in the given system, , from yields , which is equivalent to , or . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . The value of can be found by substituting for in either of the two given equations. Substituting for in the equation yields , or . Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields , or . Therefore, the value of is , or . Note that 9/5 and 1.8 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

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