Solve the following systems of equations:




Multiplying eq1 by 9 and eq2 by 2 and adding


120/(x + y) = 32


x + y = 15/4 ---- (1)


Multiplying eq1 by 3 and eq2 by 2 and subtracting


24/(x – y) = 16


x – y = 3/2 ---- (2)


Adding (1) and (2)


2x = 21/4


x = 21/8


Thus, 21/8 – y = 3/2


y = 9/8


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