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The solution for the pair of linear equations

x + 2y = 5 and 7x + 3y = 13 is (2, 1).


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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B

False


x + 2y = 5,....(i)

7x + 3y = 13....(ii)

From (i) x = 5 - 2y

Substituting x in (ii) we get
7(5 - 2y) + 3y = 13

-11y = - 22

y = 2

Substituting the value of y in (i) we get

x = 5 - 2(2)

x = 1
Hence, the solution is (1, 2).


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