Question

Solve the simultaneous equation
X+3y=13
X-y=5

Answer 1

x = 7

y = 2

Explanation:

In the above question, we are given 2 equations which are simultaneous. To solve this equation, we have to find the values of x and y

x + 3y = 13 ........ Equation 1

x - y = 5...........Equation 2

From Equation 2,

x = 5 + y

Substitute 5 + y for x in Equation 1

x + 3y = 13 ........ Equation 1

5 + y + 3y = 13

5 + 4y = 13

4y = 13 - 5

4y = 8

y = 8/4

y = 2

Since y = 2, substitute , 2 for y in Equation 2

x - y = 5...........Equation 2

x - 2 = 5

x = 5 + 2

x = 7

Therefore, x = 7 and y = 2