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Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method.2x – 3y = 145x + 2y = 16 |
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Answer» Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method. 5x + 2y = 16 2x-3y=14 (1) 5x+2y=16 (2) to ELIMINATE X from the equations we do 5×no1 equation and 2×2no equation 10x-15y=70 10x+4y=16 ________ -11y=54 or,-y=54/11 or,y= -54/11 we PUT y= -54/11 In no 1 equation 2x+162/11=14 or,2x=14-162/11 or,2x=154-162/11 or, 2x= -8/11 or, x = -4/11 |
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