What is the solution of the following system of equations?

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3y = 5x
y = x +2

a) (3,5)
b) (2,5)
c) (5,3)
d) (5,2)

2007-11-01 00:55:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

3(x + 2) = 5x
3x + 6 = 5x
2x = 6
x = 3
y = 5

Option a)

2007-11-01 01:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a.
Substitute the 2nd Equation to the first,
3x + 6 = 5x
6 = 2x
x=3
Substitute x to 2nd equation,
y = 3+2 = 5
(3,5)
The answer is A.

2007-11-01 07:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by wangsacl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a
(3*5)=(5*3)
5=(3+2)
x=3
y=5
is this right? just a guess..

2007-11-01 08:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by fireplug3433 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-11-01 07:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by sirisha d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋