Question

Find a solution to the system of equations.
5x+2y=16
7x+3y=23
X= Y=

Answer 1

x = 2 and y = 3

Explanation:

-3(5x+2y=16)

2(7x+3y=23)

-15 x - 6y = -48

14 x + 6y = 46

the y's cancel out

- x = - 2

x = 2

5x + 2y = 16

5(2) + 2y = 16

2y = 6

y = 3