Explanation
Correct answer: 3/2,1.5,1.50.
One method for solving the system of equations for is to add corresponding sides of the two equations. Adding the left-hand sides gives , or . Adding the right-hand sides yields . It follows that . Finally, dividing both sides of by yields , or . Note that 3/2, 1.5, and 1.50 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
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