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Find x and y,
if [2xxy3y][32]=[169].


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x = -2, y = 1
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x = 2, y = -1
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x = 2, y = 1
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x = 2, y = 2
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Solution

The correct option is C x = 2, y = 1

To find the values of x and y, we will first find the product of the matrices and then, compare the values.
[2xxy3y][32]=[169]

[8x9y]=[169]

So,8x=16x=2 9y=9y=1


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