Question

If x-2y=0 and 3x + y =7 what is the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

If 3x + y = 7, then y= 7 - 3x.

Substitute in x - 2y = 0

So:

x - 2(7-3x)=0

x-14+6x=0

7x=14

x=2