Algrebra equations -- What is the value of B + O + A + T?

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In summary, the equation B + A + T = 17, C + A + T = 25, and C + O + A + T = 29 are given. The value of B + O + A + T can be found by finding a linear combination of these equations. By subtracting C + A + T from both sides, we get 0 = 4. Therefore, B + O + A + T = 21.
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B + A + T = 17
C + A + T = 25
C + O + A + T = 29
What is the value of B + O + A + T?2. The attempt at a solution

O = 4 but how to find the rest?
 
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You are not asked to find the rest, you are asked to find a linear combination of them. There are two options here, either it is a linear combination of the first three and then you can find the answer or it is not and then you cannot.
 
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got it! it's 4+17 = 21
 
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Correct. Would you mind telling posterity (ie, anyone who finds the thread) how you arrived at this?
 
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