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Solve the system of equations x + 2y = 8 and - 2x - 3y = - 7 by combining the equations.

Solve the system of equations x + 2y = 8 and - 2x - 3y = - 7 by combining the equations-example-1

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Answer:

X+2Y = 8

-2X-3Y = -7

(X-2X+2Y-3Y)=8-7

-X-Y=1

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