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3x+y=15
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09 Dec 2021, 02:17
09 Dec 2021, 02:17
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\(3x+y=15\)
\(x+2y=16\)
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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\(x+2y=16\)
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
2x-y |
zero |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: 3x+y=15
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09 Dec 2021, 02:42
09 Dec 2021, 02:42
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Here, the idea is to utilize the given equations to obtain the solution of the equation given in Quantity A.
Subtracting x+2y=16 from 3x+y=15, we get 2x-y=-1.
Since 0 is greater than -1, the answer is B.
Subtracting x+2y=16 from 3x+y=15, we get 2x-y=-1.
Since 0 is greater than -1, the answer is B.
