Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - Exercise Set - Page 214: 96

Answer

Ordered Pair Solution $(1,1)$

Work Step by Step

We have $$1)\frac{2}{x}+\frac{3}{y}=5$$ $$2)\frac{5}{x}-\frac{3}{y}=2$$ (1)+(2) $$\frac{7}{x}=7$$ $$x=1$$ Solving for $y$ $$\frac{3}{y}=5-2$$ $$y=1$$ Ordered Pair Solution $(1,1)$
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