Find the inverse of the matrix hence use the matrix method to solve the simultaneous equations. 2x -2y =6 3x + y = 5

Find the inverse of the matrix hence use the matrix method to solve the simultaneous equations.
2x -2y =6
3x + y = 5

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Kavungya answered the question on September 25, 2019 at 05:25

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