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Answer
Exam answer
2[[x,7],[9,y−5]] + [[6,−7],[4,5]] = [[10,7],[22,15]].
So: [[2x+6,7],[22,2y−5]] = [[10,7],[22,15]].
2x+6 = 10 x = 2.
2y−5 = 15 y = 10.
Answer: x=2, y=10.
Explanation
Multiply the first matrix by 2, add corresponding entries, then equate corresponding entries.
