Answer:
Subtract the second equation from the first one.
The solution is (1.71, 0.93).
Explanation:
2x + 3y = 7
2x = 4y - 5
2x + 3y - 2x = 7 - (4y - 5) So we eliminate the x term:
3y = -4y + 12
7y = 12
y = 12/7 = 1.714
Plug this into the first equation:
2x + 3(1.714) = 7
2x = 1.858
x = 0.929.