The value of x and y in 2x + 3y = 2 and x - 2y = 8 are
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x = 4, y = -2.
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 3y = 2
x - 2y = 8
multiply second equation by -2:
-2x + 4y = -16
Adding this to first equation:
7y = -14
y = -2.
From first equation:
2x + 3(-2) = 2
2x - 6 = 2
x = ( 2 + 6) / 2 = 4.
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