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BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 83

Question 83 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Solve the simultaneous equation; x + y = 3, 2x - y = 6.

  • A. x = 0, y = 3
  • B. x = 3, y = 0Correct
  • C. x = 1, y = 3
  • D. x = 3, y = 1
  • E. x = 3, y = 3

Explanation

Add the equations: 3x = 9, so x = 3. Then y = 3 - 3 = 0.

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