If , find the values of x and y.




On comparing the corresponding elements of these two matrices, we get,


2x –y = 10 and 3x + y =5


Now, adding above two equations, we get


5x = 15


x = 3


Now, 3x + y = 5


y = 5 - 3x


y = 5 - 9 = -4


Therefore, x = 3 and y = -4.


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