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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. Adding the second equation to the first equation in the given system of equations yields , or . Adding to each side of this equation yields . Multiplying each side of this equation by yields . Therefore, the value of is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of , not .