Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
Divide the second equation, 3x − 3y = 30, by 3 to get x − y = 10. Adding this to x + y = 20 gives 2x = 30, so x = 15 and y = 5; choice C gives these values.
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