Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 10: Answer and Explanation

Question: 10

What are the solutions for x and y in the equations below?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Start by simplifying both equations:

Then use elimination to solve:

Since only choice (A) has x equal to , you can save time by just picking it as the correct answer.