We are given the following system of simultaneous linear equations:

1. $7y + 2x = 11.5$
2. $5y + 3x = 9$

We can solve this system using the substitution or elimination method. Here, we'll use the elimination method.

Step 1: Eliminate one variable

To eliminate one variable, we can multiply each equation by appropriate constants so that the coefficients of one of the variables are the same. Let's eliminate $x$ by multiplying the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2:

• Multiply the first equation by 3: $3(7y + 2x) = 3(11.5) \quad \Rightarrow \quad 21y + 6x = 34.5$
• Multiply the second equation by 2: $2(5y + 3x) = 2(9) \quad \Rightarrow \quad 10y + 6x = 18$

Step 2: Subtract the equations

Now, subtract the second equation from the first to eliminate $x$:

$(21y + 6x) - (10y + 6x) = 34.5 - 18$

This simplifies to:

$11y = 16.5$

Step 3: Solve for $y$

$y = \frac{16.5}{11} = 1.5$

Step 4: Substitute $y = 1.5$ into one of the original equations

We can substitute $y = 1.5$ into the first equation:

$7(1.5) + 2x = 11.5$ $10.5 + 2x = 11.5$ $2x = 11.5 - 10.5$ $2x = 1$ $x = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5$

Final Solution

The solution to the system of equations is: $x = 0.5, \quad y = 1.5$

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Tip:

When solving simultaneous equations, it's helpful to choose the method (elimination, substitution, or graphical) that seems easiest based on the structure of the equations.