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How do you solve simultaneous equations?
6x + 3y = 21
2x + 3y = 17

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Answer:

(1, 5 )

Explanation:

6x + 3y = 21 → (1) ( subtract 6x from both sides )

3y = 21 - 6x

2x + 3y = 17 → (2)

substitute 3y = 21 - 6x into (2)

2x + 21 - 6x = 17 , that is

- 4x + 21 = 17 ( subtract 21 from both sides )

- 4x = - 4 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x = 1

substitute x = 1 into (2) and solve for y

2(1) + 3y = 17

2 + 3y = 17 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

3y = 15 ( divide both sides by 3 )

y = 5

solution is (1, 5 )

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