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AlgebraEasy–MediumSolving a system by substitution

Algebra practice question

If y = x + 1 and 2x + y = 10, what is the value of x?

Answer: 3

2x + (x + 1) = 10 gives 3x = 9, so x = 3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 is y.
If you answered 5
5 halves 10, ignoring y.
If you answered 4.5
4.5 solves 2x + 1 = 10.

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