Answer:
x = -3, y = 5
Explanation:
first, take the 3x + 17 = y and put it in place for the y in the second equation.
-3x=4x+17+4
then, solve the equation.
-3x=4x+21
-3x-4x=4x-4x+21
-7x=21
-7/-7x=21/-7
x = -3
substitute in other equation
4(-3) + 17 = y
-12 + 17 = y
y = 5
answers are x = -3 and y = 5