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# Solution - Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method. (3x)/2 - (5y)/3 = -2, x/y+y/2 = 13/6 - CBSE Class 10 - Mathematics

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#### Question

Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method.

(3x)/2 - (5y)/3 = -2

x/y+y/2 = 13/6

#### Solution

3/2x - 5/3y = -2 ....(1)

x/3+y/2=13/6.....(2)

From equation (1), we obtain

9x - 10y = -12

x = (-12+10y)/9

Substituting this value in equation  (2), we obtain

((-12+10y)/9)/3 + y/2 = 13/6

(-12+10y)/27+y/2 = 13/6

(-24+20y+27y)/54 = 13/6

47y = 117 + 24

47y = 141

y = 3   (4)

Substituting this value in equation (3), we obtain

x = (-12+10xx3)/9 = 18/9 = 2

Hence, x = 2, y = 3

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#### APPEARS IN

NCERT Mathematics Textbook for Class 10 (with solutions)
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Q: 1.6 | Page no. 53

#### Reference Material

Solution for question: Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method. (3x)/2 - (5y)/3 = -2, x/y+y/2 = 13/6 concept: null - Substitution Method. For the course CBSE
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