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Question
Solve by the method of elimination
2x – y = 3, 3x + y = 7
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Solution
2x – y = 3 → (1)
3x + y = 7 → (2)
By adding (1) and (2)
5x + 0 = 10
x = `10/5`
x = 2
Substitute the value of x = 2 in (1)
2(2) – y = 3
4 – y = 3
– y = 3 – 4
– y = –1
y = 1
The value of x = 2 and y = 1
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