Solve for x and y:
We have
and
Lets simplify these equations. Assuming p = 1/x and q = 1/y,
⇒
2q + 5p = 6 …(i)
Also,
⇒
⇒ 4q – 5p = - 3 …(ii)
To solve these equations, we need to make one of the variables (in both the equations) have same coefficient.
Coefficients of p in both equations are already same.
⇒ 6q = 3
⇒ q = 1/2
Substitute q = 1/2 in eq.(i)/eq.(ii), as per convenience of solving.
Thus, substituting in eq.(ii), we get
4(1/2) – 5p = - 3
⇒ 2 – 5p = - 3
⇒ 5p = 5
⇒ p = 1
Thus, p = 1 and q = 1/2
As p = 1/x,
⇒ 1 = 1/x
⇒ x = 1
And q = 1/y,
⇒
⇒ y = 2
Hence, we have x = 1 and y = 2