Answer:
x = 3, y = - 2
Explanation:
Simplify the 2 given equations
3(x + 1) - 5(y + 2) = 12 ← distribute left side
3x + 3 - 5y - 10 = 12
3x - 5y - 7 = 12 ( add 7 to both sides )
3x - 5y = 19 → (1)
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5(- 3 + 2x) - 3(4 - y) = - 3 ← distribute left side
- 15 + 10x - 12 + 3y = - 3
10x + 3y - 27 = - 3 ( add 27 to both sides )
10x + 3y = 24 → (2)
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Solve the 2 equations simultaneously
3x - 5y = 19 → (1)
10x + 3y = 24 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by 3 and (2) by 5 and adding the result will eliminate y
9x - 15y = 57 → (3)
50x + 15y = 120 → (4)
Add (3) and (4) term by term to eliminate y
59x = 177 ( divide both sides by 59 )
x = 3
Substitute x = 3 into either of the 2 equations and solve for y
Substituting into (1)
3(3) - 5y = 19
9 - 5y = 19 ( subtract 9 from both sides )
- 5y = 10 ( divide both sides by - 5 )
y = - 2
Solution is x = 3, y = - 2