WAEC - Mathematics (1993 - No. 13)

Solve the simultaneous equations y = 3x; 4y - 5x =14
.-2,-6
2,6
2,-6
-2,6
-1,-3

Explanation

y = 3x  ... (i);

4y - 5x =14  ... (ii)

Put 3x for y in (ii).

4(3x) - 5x = 14

12x - 5x = 14

7x = 14 \(\implies\) x = 2.

y = 3x = 3(2) = 6

(x, y) = (2, 6)

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