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x + 3y = 7 x - 3y = 1 Solve the system of equations. A) x = 4, y = 1 B) x = 1, y = 4 C) x = - 2 3 , y = 3 D) x = 3, y = - 2 3

Verified Answer :

Answer:

Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given system of equations is

\(x+3y=7\)         ... (1)

\(x-3y=1\)        ...(2)

We need to solve the system of equations.

On adding equation (1) and (2), we get

\((x+3y)+(x-3y)=7+1\)

\(2x=8\)

Divide both sides by 2.

\(x=4\)

Substitute x=4 in equation (1).

\((4)+3y=7\)

\(3y=7-4\)

\(3y=3\)

Divide both sides by 3.

\(y=1\)

Since x=4 and y=1, therefore the correct option is A.