Solve using comparison method.
a. 2x + 3y = 17 and 3y = 15 - x

(2, )

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the 2 equations

2x + 3y = 17 → (1)

3y = 15 - x → (2)

Substitute 3y = 15 - x into (1)

2x + 15 - x = 17, that is

x + 15 = 17 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

x = 2

Substitute x = 2 into either of the 2 equations for corresponding value of y

Substituting in (1)

2(2) + 3y = 17

4 + 3y = 17 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

3y = 13 ( divide both sides by 3 )

y =

Solution is (2, )

16.9 times 2.85

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