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Question from Warren, a student: solve this simultaneous equation: |
Hi Warren,
I would solve the second equation for $y$ to get $y = \frac13 (14 - 2x)$ and then substitute into the first equation $xy = 4.$ This will give you a quadratic in $x$ which you can factor.
Penny
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