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Determine the point on the graph of the equation 2x + 5y = 21 whose x-coordinate is the same as y-coordinate. [3 MARKS]


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Given, X=Y
Let the required point be (a, a)

Since this point is on the line, it should satisfy the equation of the line.

2a + 5a = 21

7a = 21

a = 3

The required point is (3, 3)


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