An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are

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An unknown number y is 12 more than an unknown number x. The number y is also x less than 17. The equations to find x and y are

shown below.
y = x + 12
y = −x + 17

Which of the following statements is a correct step to find x and y? (4 points)

a
Multiply the equations to eliminate y.

b
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the x-axis.

c
Write the points where the graphs of the equations intersect the y-axis.

d
Add the equations to eliminate x.

Mathematics

2 answers:

MakcuM [25] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-27T04:04:13+03:00

MakcuM [25]2 years ago

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Answer:

the answer is D even tho you asked a month ago i figured i can still answer

Step-by-step explanation:

grandymaker [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-27T02:45:03+03:00

grandymaker [24]2 years ago

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Answer:

d because then you can solve for y then use your answer to find x