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WAEC Mathematics 1998 Question 16

Question 16

Linear and Simultaneous Equations

Given that (6x − y)/(x + 2y) = 2, find the value of x/y

  1. A.3/8
  2. B.5/8
  3. C.4/5
  4. D.5/4
  5. E.8/5.
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Answer: D (5/4)

Explanation

6x − y = 2x + 4y, so 4x = 5y and x/y = 5/4.