16 students took part in athletics. the number of boys is one less than twice the number of girls. Form the linear equation in two variables representing the above situation. find x and y.
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let the no of boys be x and girls be.y
so according to the question,
2y=x–1
=>x=2y +1
also x+y=16
=>x=16–y
therefore
16–y=2y+ 1
3y=15
y=5
x =9
so according to the question,
2y=x–1
=>x=2y +1
also x+y=16
=>x=16–y
therefore
16–y=2y+ 1
3y=15
y=5
x =9
Manthan251:
so in that case we have to use try and error method
yes
so i simply thoght that this 17/3 should be changed to 15/3
see i am also student but for more comfort you can ask your sir or anyone
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and if you get the perfect explanation then please let me know
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so i can also make use of it
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The equation formed according to this question will be :- 2y-1=x
x+y=16
Step-by-step explanation:
let the no. of boys be x and the no. of girls be y .
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