Answer:
x = 3 , y = 1
Explanation:
2x + y = 7
3x + y = 8
solution
2x + y = 7-----------(1)
3x - y = 8------------(2)
from equation 1
2x + y = 7
y = 7 - 2x-------------(3)
substitute equation 3 into equation 2
3x - y = 8
3x - (7 - 2x) = 8
3x - 7 + 2x = 8
3x + 2x = 8 + 7
5x = 15
divide through by the coefficient of x
5x/5 = 15/5
x = 3
to find y
substitute x into equation 1
2x + y = 7
2(3) + y = 7
6 + y = 7
y = 7 - 6
y = 1