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Algebra practice question

In the system 3x + y = 14 and y = 2, what value of x makes both equations true?

Answer: 4

Substitute y = 2: 3x + 2 = 14, so x = 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 is y.
If you answered 12
12 is 3x.
If you answered 16/3
16/3 adds 2 to 14 instead of subtracting.

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