Question

Solve using elimination method : (a) x + y = 5 and 2 x – 3 y = 4​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=5-(i)

2x-3y=4(ii)

TO ELIMINATE X WE HAVE TO MULTIPLY 2 IN (i) AND 1 IN(ii)

2x-2y=10(iii)

2x-3y=4(iv)

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y=6

Putting value of y in (i)

x+6=5

x=-1