Use matrix method to determine the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the two lines. 3x – 2y = 13, 2y + x + 1...

Use matrix method to determine the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the two lines.
3x – 2y = 13, 2y + x + 1 = 0

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Kavungya answered the question on September 19, 2019 at 07:17

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