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Solve the simultaneous equations
2x + 3y = 24
2x + y = 16

User Richytong
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Answer:

x = 6

y = 4

Explanation:

16 - y + 3y = 24

y = 4

2x = 16 - 4

x = 6

(x, y) = (6,4)

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