Answer:
f = 1, w = 4
Explanation:
Given the 2 equations
5w = 23 - 3f → (1)
4f = 12 - 2w (add 2w to both sides )
2w + 4f = 12 ( subtract 4f from both sides )
2w = 12 - 4f → (2)
Multiplying (1) by 4 and (2) by - 3 and adding the result will eliminate f
20w = 92 - 12f → (3)
- 6w = - 36 + 12f → (4)
Add (3) and (4) term by term to eliminate f
14w = 56 ( divide both sides by 14 )
w = 4
Substitute w = 4 into either of the 2 equations and solve for f
Substituting into (1)
5(4) = 23 - 3f
20 = 23 - 3f ( subtract 23 from both sides )
- 3 = 3f ( divide both sides by - 3 )
1 = f