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Solve by the method of elimination x10+y5 = 14, x8+y6 = 15 - Mathematics

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Question

Solve by the method of elimination

`x/10 + y/5` = 14, `x/8 + y/6` = 15

Sum
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Solution

`x/10 + y/5` = 14

L.C.M of 10 and 5 is 10

Multiply by 10

x + 2y = 140 → (1)

`x/8 + y/6` = 15

L.C.M of 8 and 6 is 24

3x + 4y = 360 → (2)

(1) × 2 ⇒ 2x + 4y = 280 → (3)

(2) × 1 ⇒ 3x + 4y = 360 → (2)

(3) – (2) ⇒ – x + 0 = – 80

∴ x = 80

Substitute the value of x = 80 in (1)

x + 2y = 140

80 + 2y = 140

2y = 140 – 80

2y = 60

y = `60/2`

y = 30

∴ The value of x = 80 and y = 30

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Methods of Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations by Elimination Method
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Chapter 3: Algebra - Exercise 3.12 [Page 128]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3 Algebra
Exercise 3.12 | Q 1. (iii) | Page 128
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