Equality of 2 ordered pairs
Equality of 2 ordered pairs
Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Ex 2.1, 1 If (x/3 " + 1, y –" 2/3) = (5/3 "," 1/3) , find the values of x and y. (x/3 " + 1, y –" 2/3) = (5/3 "," 1/3) Since the ordered pairs are equal, corresponding elements are equal. Hence 𝐱/𝟑 + 1 = 𝟓/𝟑 x/3 = 5/3 – 1 x/3 = 2/3 x = 2 y – 𝟐/𝟑 = 𝟏/𝟑 y = 1/3 + 2/3 y = 3/3 y = 1