Choice C is the correct answer. Multiply second by 2 and add to first.

Step 1: Multiply second by 2: $8x - 2y = 26$

Step 2: Add to first: $(3x + 2y) + (8x - 2y) = 17 + 26$$11x = 43$$x = \frac{43}{11}$

Non-integer. - First: $3(3) + 2(4) = 9 + 8 = 17$ ✓

• Second: $4(3) - 4 = 12 - 4 = 8 \ eq 13$

💡 Strategic Tip: Multiplying by 2 creates $-2y$ to cancel $+2y$.

**Other choices fail verification.