Question

Solve the simultaneous equations
5x+2y=30
3x-2y=2
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Answer 1

x=4, y=5. (4, 5).

Explanation:

5x+2y=30

3x-2y=2

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8x=32

x=32/8

x=4

5(4)+2y=30

20+2y=30

2y=30-20

2y=10

y=10/2

y=5