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If x + y = 12 and 3x - y = 20, find the value...

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WAEC 2006

If x + y = 12 and 3x - y = 20, find the value of 2x - y
  • A. 8
  • B. 10
  • C. 12
  • D. 15
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
x + y = 12
+ 3x - y = 20
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4x = 32

x = 8

x + y = 12; 8 + y = 12; y = 12 - 8

= 4

2x - y = 2(8) - 4; 16 - 4 = 12

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