Solve the following systems of equations:
Multiplying eq1 by 5 and eq2 by 4 and subtracting
⇒ -10/(x – y) = -2
⇒ x – y = 5
Multiply eq1 by 4 and eq2 by 3 and subtracting
⇒ 11/(x + y) = 1
⇒ (x + y) = 11
Thus, 2x = 16
⇒ x = 8
∴ y = 8 – 5 = 3
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