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System A:
-x + y = 1
x + y = 11

System B:
x + y = 11
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Which of the following shows the equation that creates a true equivalent system?

A. 2x + 2y = 12
B. -x – y = -1
C. -2x – 2y = -22
D. 2y = 12

1 answer

To create a true equivalent system for System B, we need an equation that is equivalent to \( x + y = 11 \).

Let's analyze the answer choices one by one:

A. \( 2x + 2y = 12 \)

We can simplify this equation by dividing both sides by 2: \[ x + y = 6 \] This is not equivalent to \( x + y = 11 \).

B. \( -x - y = -1 \)

We can rearrange this equation by multiplying both sides by -1: \[ x + y = 1 \] This is not equivalent to \( x + y = 11 \).

C. \( -2x - 2y = -22 \)

We can simplify this equation by dividing both sides by -2: \[ x + y = 11 \] This is equivalent to \( x + y = 11 \).

D. \( 2y = 12 \)

We can simplify this equation by dividing both sides by 2: \[ y = 6 \] This does not relate to the sum \( x + y = 11 \) as a whole.

Thus, the correct choice that creates a true equivalent system is:

C. \( -2x - 2y = -22 \).