a+b+c=13
c+d+e=13
e+f+g=13
g+h+i=13
find the value of e.

Answer Posted / revathy

c=13-a-b
thus 13-a-b+d+e=13
e=a+b-d

This maynot have a unique solution
One such solution is:
if a=1, b=1, d=1
e=1
thus satisfying all the equations

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