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# x = 2y + 3

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x = 2y + 3 [#permalink]  16 Mar 2018, 12:29
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$$x = 2y + 3$$

$$y = - 2$$

 Quantity A Quantity B $$x$$ $$-1$$

A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: x = 2y + 3 [#permalink]  20 Mar 2018, 23:04
Explanation

In the first eqn $$x = 2y + 3$$
Replace the value of y with $$-2$$ to get,
$$x = -4 +3 = -1$$
option C
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Re: x = 2y + 3   [#permalink] 20 Mar 2018, 23:04
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