GRADE 10 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 3

Pair of Linear Equations

Two linear equations can be solved by elimination or substitution.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Two linear equations can be solved by elimination or substitution.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

x+y=7, x−y=1

  1. Step 1: Add equations: 2x=8
  2. Step 2: x=4
  3. Step 3: y=3.

Final answer: x=4,y=3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

x+y=5, x−y=1

Show the answer

x=3,y=2

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