Solve 2x-y=5 and 3x+2y=11 by substitution.

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2023-02-24

Solve 2x-y=5 and 3x+2y=11 by substitution.

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Substitution method:
The two equations given are
2xy=5..(I)3x+2y=11.(II)
Multiplying (I) with 2 we get
4x2y=10.(III)
Adding (II) with (III)
7x=21x=3
Putting the value of x in (I) we get
2×3y=56y=5y=1
Therefore, x=3 and y=1 is the correct answer.

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