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Re: If 3x + 2y = 7 and 2x – y = 7, what is the value of x ? [#permalink]
3x+2y=7 ......(1)
2x-y=7 .......(2)

Multiplying (2) by 2,
4x-2y=14....... (3)

Adding (1) and (3),
7x=21
x=3

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Re: If 3x + 2y = 7 and 2x – y = 7, what is the value of x ? [#permalink]
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If 3x + 2y = 7 and 2x – y = 7, what is the value of x ?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 7/5
D. 21/11
E. 3

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Solution:

From the second equation, we see that y = 2x - 7. Substituting this in the first equation, we have:

3x + 2(2x - 7) = 7

3x + 4x - 14 = 7

7x = 21

x = 3

Answer: E
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