Question

Q. 5. Find value of x and y if 2x + 3y = 19 and 3x + 2y = 16.
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Answer 1

Answer:

y=5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+3y=19. ----> 1

3x+2y=16. ----->2

Multiply equation 1 with 3 then

6x+9y = 57 ------>3

Multiply equation 2 with 2 then

6x+4y = 32 ------>4

now,. from equation 3 and 4

6x+9y = 57

6x+4y = 32. ( changing the sign )

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5y = 25

y = 5

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