Question

solve the following equation by eliminating y and using substitution method :.
Q: 1/x+1/y=2. and. 1/y-1/x=6​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1/x+1/y=2 .......(1)

-1/x +1/y=6 .........(2) (by rearranging 2nd equation)

now, subtracting equation (1) &(2)

we get

1/x+1/x=2-6

2/x=-3

2=-3x

x=-2/3

now put the value of x in (1)

we get

-3/2+1/y=2

1/y=2+3/2

1/y=7/2

y=2/7