Question

2x+3y=26 and 3x+2y=20 by elimination method

Answer 1

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ANSWER:

x=1.6

y=11

EXPLANATION:

2x+3y=26 ----(1)

3x+2y=20 ----(2)

equation (1)×2 - equation (2)×3

4x+6y=52
9x+6y=60
(-) (-) (-)
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-5x=-8

5x=8

x=8/5

x=1.6

substitute x=1.6 in equation (1)

2(1.6)+3y=26

3.2+3y=26

3y=36-3.2

3y=32.8

y=10.933

y=11

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