Correct option is D
Information Given in Question:
- Equation 1: 2x + 5y = 109
- Equation 2: 2x + 5 = y + 12
Formula Used:
- Substitution method to solve system of equations
- Simplifying and solving linear equations
Solution:
- From Equation 2: 2x + 5 = y + 12
=> 2x - y = 7 [Rewriting Equation 2]
=> y = 2x - 7 [Solving for y]
- Substitute this value of y into Equation 1:
=> 2x + 5(2x - 7) = 109
=> 2x + 10x - 35 = 109
=> 12x = 144 => x = 12
- Substitute x = 12 in y = 2x - 7 => y = 24 - 7 = 17
- So, y - x = 17 - 12 = 5
Final Answer:
y - x = 5