In the equations (x-2y=1) and (x+y=10), what is the value of (y)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (y=3)
From the second equation (x=10-y); substituting gives (10-y-2y=1), so (y=3). Watch brackets and signs in substitution.
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(y=3)
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From the second equation (x=10-y); substituting gives (10-y-2y=1), so (y=3). Watch brackets and signs in substitution.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Topic: Algebraic methods: Substitution method and Elimination method..
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