Question

Solve with explanation pls

Answer 1

x = -6, y = 27

Explanation:

For the top equation;

`(x + y)/(2) - (x - y)/(6) = 16`

`3(x + y) - (x - y) = 96`

`3x + 3y - x - y = 96`

`2x + 4y = 96`

`x + 2y = 48`

For the bottom equation:

`(x)/(3) + (x + 2y)/(3) = 14`

`x + x + 2y = 42`

`2x + 2y = 42`

`x + y = 21`

Eliminating x by subtracting the two resulting equations, we have y = 27, and it follows that x = -6.