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1. Form the pair of linear equations in the following problems, and find their solutions graphically.(i) 10 students of Class X took part in a Mathematics quiz. If the number of girls is 4 more than the number of boys, find the number of boys and girls who took part in the quiz.(ii) 5 pencils and 7 pens together cost ` 50, whereas 7 pencils and 5 pens together cost ` 46. Find the cost of one pencil and that of one pen. |
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Answer» Step-by-step explanation: Let the NUMBER of girls be x and boys be y. x+y=10 -1 x= y+4 -2 Substituting 2 in 1: y+4+y=10 2y= 6 y=3 x= 3+4=7 Number of girls is 7 and boys is 3. |
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