Question

Solve the system of equations.

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10x−9y=24
y=x−2
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Answer 1

x=6

y=4

Explanation:

10x-9y=24

y=x-2

substitute the given value of y into the equation

10x-9y=24

10x-9(x-2)=24

10x-9x+18=24

x+18= 24

x=6

substitute x into the equation y=x-2

y=6-2

y=4

x=6

y=4

Check

10*6-9*4=24

4=6-2