Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2006

If x + y = 12 and 3x - y = 20, find the value of 2x - y

A
8
B
10
C
12
D
15
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Correct Option: C

x + y = 12

  • 3x - y = 20
    ---------------
    4x = 32

x = 8

x + y = 12; 8 + y = 12; y = 12 - 8

= 4

2x - y = 2(8) - 4; 16 - 4 = 12

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