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algebra

If x/y=2x/y = 2 and x+y=12x + y = 12, what is xx?

A

4

B

8

C

10

D

6

Correct Answer: B

Choice Choice B is the correct answer.

  1. Substitute: x=2yx = 2y
  2. Plug in: 2y+y=123y=12y=42y + y = 12 \rightarrow 3y = 12 \rightarrow y = 4
  3. Find x: x=2(4)=8x = 2(4) = 8

Choice Choice A is incorrect because this is y.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.