Answer:
x = 7, y = - 1
Explanation:
Given the 2 equations
6x - 8y = 50 → (1)
4x + 6y = 22 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by 6 and (2) by 8 and adding will eliminate the y- term
36x - 48y = 300 → (3)
32x + 48y = 176 → (4)
Add (3) and (4) term by term to eliminate y
68x = 476 ( divide both sides by 68 )
x = 7
Substitute x = 7 into either of the 2 equations and evaluate for y
Substituting into (2)
4(7) + 6y = 22
28 + 6y = 22 ( subtract 28 from both sides )
6y = - 6 ( divide both sides by 6 )
y = - 1
Solution is x = 7, y = - 1