Solve the pair of simultaneous equations {4x + y = 5, 3x - y = 2} using i) a graph and ii) an algebraic method

a) Draw graph and find points of intersection (will be done on whiteboard). b) Sum equations to get 7x=7, so x=1 and y=1.

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