Question

add the equations.
$2x - 3y = -1$
$+\\ 3x + 3y = 26$
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a. $5x = 25$
b. $6y = 25$
c. $5x - 6y = -27$
d. $5x = 27$

Explanation:

Step1: Add x-terms

Add \(2x\) and \(3x\): \(2x + 3x = 5x\)

Step2: Add y-terms

Add \(-3y\) and \(3y\): \(-3y + 3y = 0\) (so y-terms cancel)

Step3: Add constants

Add \(-1\) and \(26\): \(-1 + 26 = 25\)

Step4: Combine results

From steps 1 - 3, we get \(5x + 0 = 25\), which simplifies to \(5x = 25\)

Answer:

A. \(5x = 25\)