Solve the equation 2x – 3y = 22; 3x + 2y = 7
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A.
-5 -
B.
-4 -
C.
4 -
D.
5
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
2x – 3y = 22 — eqn I
3x + 2y = 7 — eqn II
multiply eqn I by 2
4x – 6y = 44 — eqn III
multiply eqn II by 3
9x + 6y = 21 — eqn IV
Adding eqn III and IV
=> 13x = 65 => x = 5
Substituting 5 for x in eqn II
3×5 + 2y = 7 => 2y = -8
y = -4