Which system of equations is equivalent to the following system? (5 points) 2x + 4y = 14 4x + y = 20 a.2x + 4y = 14
−16x − 4y = −80

b.2x + 4y = 14
−4x + y = −20

c.4x + 8y = −28
4x + y = 20

d.−2x − 4y = 14
4x + y = 20

ANSWER: a

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a. is correct

x ≥ 18 is your answer

step-by-step explanation:

let "a number" = x

(2/3)x + 17 ≥ 29

isolate the variable (x). do the opposite of pemdas (parenthesis, exponent (& root), multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).

first, subtract 17 from both sides.

(2/3)x + 17 (-17) ≥ 29 (-17)

(2/3)x ≥ 29 - 17

(2/3)x ≥ 12

next, multiply 3/2 to both sides to isolate the x

(3/2)(2/3)x ≥ 12(3/2)

x ≥ 12(3/2)

simplify. multiply, then divide

x ≥ (12 * 3)/2

x ≥ (36)/2

x ≥ 18

x ≥ 18 is your answer

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