Question

Find the value of x and y if (3x, 5y) = (9, 10).

Answer 1

Given: (3x, 5y) = (9, 10).

Step-wise calculation:

1. Equate corresponding coordinates:

3x = 9 and 5y = 10

2. Solve each:

`x = 9/3`

= 3

`y = 10/5`

= 2

⇒ x = 3, y = 2.