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If x + y = 2y - x + 1 = 5, find the value...

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WAEC 2012

If x + y = 2y - x + 1 = 5, find the value of x
  • A. 3
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. -1
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
x + y = 2y - x + 1 = 5

x + y = 2y - x + 1

x + x + y - 2y = 1

2x - y = 1....(i)

2y - x + 1 = 5

-x + 2y = 5 + 1

-x = 2y = 4

x - 2y = -4 .....(ii)

solve simultaneously (i) x 2x - y = 1

(ii) x x - 2y = -4

2x - y = 1

=2x - 4y = -8

3y = 9

y = \(\frac{9}{3}\)

y = 3

substitute y = 3 into equation (i)

2x - y = 1

2x - 3 = 1

2x = 1 + 3

2x = 4

x = \(\frac{4}{2}\)

= 2

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