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The total cost of 2 pencils and 3 pens is Rs.31. While the total cost of 3 pencils and 2 pens is Rs.29. Represent this data algebraically and graphically.

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`2x+3y=31, 3x+2y=29.` The lines intersect at point (5, 7).
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