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x + y = 3 ; x - y = 1
What is the solution (x , y) of the above system of equations ?
x + y = 3 ; x - y = 1
What is the solution (x , y) of the above system of equations ?
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The correct option is A (2 , 1)
x + y = 3 .....(i)
x - y = 1 .....(ii)
We use elimination method to solve the above equations. It is evident that if we add the two equations, we can eliminate the variable y.
x + y = 3
x - y = 1
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2x = 4
or x = 2
Substitute the value of x in equation (i)
2 + y = 3
Subtract 2 from both sides to get y = 1
Therefore the solution is (2 , 1)
x + y = 3 .....(i)
x - y = 1 .....(ii)
We use elimination method to solve the above equations. It is evident that if we add the two equations, we can eliminate the variable y.
x + y = 3
x - y = 1
2x = 4
or x = 2
Substitute the value of x in equation (i)
2 + y = 3
Subtract 2 from both sides to get y = 1
Therefore the solution is (2 , 1)
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