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What is the value of x in the solution to this system of equations?

3x − 5y = 12

y = −6x + 2
A
22 over 3
B
negative 10 over 3
C
2 over 3
D
negative 18 over 3

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Substitute y = −6x + 2 into 3x − 5y = 12:

3x − 5(−6x + 2) = 12
3x + 30x − 10 = 12
33x = 22
x = 22/33 = 2/3

Answer: C (2/3).