Answer:
x = -2 and y = 3
Explanation:
It is given that,
4x + 5y = 7 -----(1)
3x – 2y = –12 ----(2)
To find the value of x and y
eq(1) * 3 ⇒
12x + 15y = 21 ----(3)
eq(2) * 4 ⇒
12x - 8y = -48 ---(4)
eq(3) - eq(4) ⇒
12x + 15y = 21 ----(3)
12x - 8y = -48 ---(4)
0 + 23y = 69
y = 69/23 = 3
Substitute the value of y in eq(1)
4x + 5y = 7 ----(1)
4x + 5*3 = 7
4x = 7 - 15 = -8
x = -8/4 = -2
Therefore x = -2 and y = 3