Step-by-step explanation:
Given
5x + 2y = 16 .....i)
x + 2y = 4 .....ii)
Subtracting equation I) and ii) we get
5x + 2y = 16
x + 2y = 4
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4x = 12
x = 3
Putting x = 3 in equation ii)
3 + 2y = 4
2y = 4 - 3
y = 1/2
x =3 and y = 1/2
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Answer:
1) x=2 y=3 2) x=2 y=1
