Multiple choice

Solve the following pair of equations. $35x-37y=68; \, \, 35y-37x+76=0$

  1. $x=2, \, y=1$
  2. $x=3, \, y=1$
  3. $x=6, \, y=1$
  4. $x=1, \, y=1$
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Explanation

Substitute x=3 and y=1 into the first equation: 35(3) - 37(1) = 105 - 37 = 68, which is correct. For the second equation: 35(1) - 37(3) + 76 = 35 - 111 + 76 = 0, which is also correct.

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