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Solve the following simultaneous equations : 5m - 3n = 19; m - 6 = -7​

User GrahamD
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Answer:

m = -1

n= -8

Explanation:

5m -3n = 19

m - 6 = -7

solve for m:

m = -7+6

m = -1

plug in m

5(-1) - 3n = 19

-5 - 3n = 19

-3n = 24

n = -8

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