Question

Solve by elimination method: x + y = 5 and 2x – 3y = 4​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=5 −(1)

2x−3y=4 −(2)

Multiplying eqn (1) with 3 and adding to eqn (2)−

3x+3y=15

+ 2x−3y=4

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5x+0y=19

∴x=

5

19

=3.8

Substituting in eqn (1)−

y=5−x=5−3.8=1.2

∴x=3.8,y=1.2