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ISEE Mathematics Achievement Question 98: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 98

14. span class="Bold">. If 4x - y = 20, and 2x + y = 28, then x =

  • A. 24
  • B. 16
  • C. 8
  • D. 6

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The correct answer is (C). This is a difficult question unless you have had some algebra. The equations are "added." The y-term is eliminated, leaving x only.

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