12. Find the number of pairs (x, y) satisfying the simultaneous equations 3x –5y=9
24x - 72 = 42y.
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(x,y) = (3,0)
Step-by-step explanation:
3x - 5y = 9 -------(1)
24x - 42y = 72 -------(2)
24x - 40y = 72
24x - 42y = 72
==> 2y = 0 => y = 0
Substituting y = 0 in (1)
3x -5(0) = 9 => 3x = 9 => x = 3
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