6x + 2y = -4
4x + y = 1
In the system of equations above, what is the value of x?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) 5  B) 4  C) 3  D) 2  E) 1
6x + 2y = -4 can be written as 3x + y = -2   Let's subtract the second equation from this equation.   -x = -3   x = 3   The answer is 3.
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6x + 2y = -4
4x + y = 1
In the system of equations above, what is the value of x?