What is the x-value of the solution to the system of equations?

5x + 4y = 8

2x - 3y = 17

a) - 3

b) - 2

c) 4

d) 5

Question

Willie Mathews

16 September, 11:51

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Answers (2)

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Mara · Answer 1

The answer that I got was C

Riley Pugh · Answer 2

5x + 4y=8

x = (-4y + 8) / 5

2x-3y=17

x = (3y+17) / 2

set equal

(-4y+8) / 5 = (3y+17) / 2

y=-3

x=4

The correct answer is C

What is the x-value of the solution to the system of equations?5x + 4y = 82x - 3y = 17a) - 3b) - 2c) 4d) 5