Question 4-x-20

1.4 Systems of Two Linear Equations - Substitution method
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4 x = 20

- 3 x + y = -7

The solution to the given system of equations is x,y. What is the value of x + y ?

A.

-27

B.

-13

C.

13

D.

27

4 x = 20 - 3 x + y = - 7 The solution to the

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Systems of Two Linear Equations — Substitution method. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice C is correct. It's given that 4 x = 20 and - 3 x + y = -7 is a system of equations with a solution x,y. Adding the second equation in the given system to the first equation yields 4x+(-3x+y)=20+-7, which is equivalent to x+y=13. Thus, the value of x+y is 13

Choice A is incorrect. This represents the value of -2x+y-1.

Choice B is incorrect. This represents the value of -x+y.

Choice D is incorrect. This represents the value of 2x+y+1.