Solve the simultaneous linear equations: 2x + 5y = 11, 7x + 4y = 2
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2x + 5y = 11.......(i)
7x + 4y = 2.......(ii)
(i) x 7 \(\to\) 14x + 35y = 77.........(iii)
(ii) x 2 \(\to\) 14x + 8y = 4........(iv)
(iii) - (iv)
27y = 73
y = \(\frac{73}{27}\)
2x + 5y = 11.......(i)
7x + 4y = 2.......(ii)
(i) x 7 \(\to\) 14x + 35y = 77.........(iii)
(ii) x 2 \(\to\) 14x + 8y = 4........(iv)
(iii) - (iv)
27y = 73
y = \(\frac{73}{27}\)