THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (A). THE EASIEST WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM IS...

15. The correct answer is (A). The easiest way to solve the problem is by the addition-

subtraction method. Multiply the first equation by 3, the second by 2, then add:

9x

1

6y

5

15a

1

3b

8x

2

6y

5

2a

1

14b

17x

1

0y

5

17a

1

17b

x

5

a

1

b