SOLUTION: If x + y = -23 and x - y = 7 then 2x - y equals A.-31 B.-1 C.1 D.8 E.15

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Question 277959: If x + y = -23 and x - y = 7 then 2x - y equals
A.-31 B.-1 C.1 D.8 E.15
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=-23
x-y=7
2x=-16
x=-8
y=-15
-16+15=-1
B)-1