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4/x+3y=8, 6/x-4y=-5

Find the value of x and y.

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Solution

4u + 3y = 8
6u - 4y = - 5

U =1/x
Multiply 1st equation with 4 and 2 nd equation with 3, to make the 'y' factor common.

16u + 12y = 32
18u - 12y = - 15______ADD

34u = 17
u = 1/2

2 + 3y = 8
y = 2

1/x = u = 1/2
x = 2

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