Solve the following simultaneous equations : \(x + y = 5\); \(x - y = 3\)

Q.2 (B)(i) Solve the following simultaneous equations : \(x + y = 5\); \(x - y = 3\)

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Answer: \(x = 4\), \(y = 1\)

Adding the two equations : \(2x = 8\), so \(x = 4\).

Substituting in \(x + y = 5\) : \(4 + y = 5\), so \(y = 1\).

Check : \(4 - 1 = 3\) ✓

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