X-2y = 5 and x+y= 1. What the value
of y

The value ofx=7/3

and value of y=4/-3

Explanation:

Here,

x-2y=5

x=5+2y(i)

NOW,

x+y=1

x=1-y(ii)

combining equation i and ii

5+2y=1-y

5-1 = -y-2y

4=-3y

y=4/-3

putting value of y in equation ii

x=1-y

x=1+(4/3)

x=7/3

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