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Solve the simultaneous equations using an algebraic method.
x + 2y = 13
3x + y = 24

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x=7, y=3
because it is an algebraic method you have to solve for an x or y in either equation, and then plug that into the other equation. it’s helpful for these problems to check your work and plug the numbers back into the equations and the end for future reference !
Solve the simultaneous equations using an algebraic method. x + 2y = 13 3x + y = 24-example-1
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