Question

(b) Solve the following simultaneous linear equation
2x3/4y=3, 5x-2y=7
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

I) 2×3/4y = 3

sol: 6/4y=3

After cancellation

3/2y = 3

2y = 3/3

y = 1/2

therefore, y = 1/2

2) 5x - 2y = 7

sol: 5x - 2y = 7

5x-y = 7/2

x-y = 7/2/5

x-y = 7/10