The values of x and y are 2 and 3 respectively .
Using the system of equation given:
- 2x + 5y = 19 __(1)
- y = 3x - 3 ___(2)
substitute (2) into (1)
2x + 5(3x - 3) = 19
2x + 15x - 15 = 19
17x = 34
x = 2
From (2)
y = 3(2) - 3
y = 6 - 3
y = 3
Hence, x and y are 2 and 3 respectively.