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Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. Adding the second equation of the given system to the first equation yields , which is equivalent to . So the value of is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.