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To solve the system of equations 4x - 5y = 7 and 3y - 2x = 1, the second equation is multiplied by 2 to facilitate elimination, resulting in 6y - 4x = 2. Adding this modified equation to the first yields y = 9. Substituting y back into the first equation allows for the calculation of x, resulting in x = 13. The method demonstrated involves manipulating equations to isolate one variable before substituting back to find the other. Consistent practice of this method will enhance proficiency in solving systems of equations.
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How to calculate with two unknowns.
Solve..

$$4x-5y=7$$
$$3y-2x=1$$
 
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headbang said:
How to calculate with two unknowns.
Solve..

$$4x-5y=7$$
$$3y-2x=1$$

$$ 4x-5y=7 \ \ (*)$$

We multiply both sides of the second equality by $2$, so we have:

$$2 \cdot (3y-2x)=2 \Rightarrow 6y-4x=2 \ \ (**)$$

$$(*)+(**) \Rightarrow 4x-5y+6y-4x=7+2 \Rightarrow y=9$$

$$4x-5y=7 \overset{y=9}{\Rightarrow } 4x-5 \cdot 9=7 \Rightarrow 4x-45=7 \Rightarrow 4x=52 \Rightarrow x=\frac{52}{4} \Rightarrow x=13$$
 
Solving……
Multiply second equation with 2 then
-4x + 6y =2………………….(2)
Now add (1) ,(2)
U will get y value and then substitute y value in (1) or (2)
U will get x value
This is the method for solve any 2 equations…………..keep practcing
 
john123 said:
U will get y value and then substitute y value in (1) or (2)
U will get x value
Just a comment. As "U" has a specific meaning to it ("U" is defined to be the "union" operator) I recommend that you please type out the whole word "you."

-Dan
 
Thanks for your suggestion.I will rectify my mistake.
 
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