Simultaneous equations in square roots
Simultaneous equations in square roots
Secondary 2
3 marks
TGM Original Questions
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For \(x\ge0\) and \(y\ge0\), solve the following pair of simultaneous equations.
\(3\sqrt{x}+2\sqrt{y}=13\)
\(5\sqrt{x}-\sqrt{y}=13\)[3]
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Answer:\(x=9\), \(y=4\).
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