SOLUTION: I need help on solving a system of linear equations 5x - 4y = 7 2y +6x = 22

SOLUTION: I need help on solving a system of linear equations 5x - 4y = 7 2y +6x = 22

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Question 505854: I need help on solving a system of linear equations
5x - 4y = 7
2y +6x = 22
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
rearrange
5x-4y=7
6x+2y=22
12x-4y=44
5x+4y=7
add
17x=51
x=3
5*3-4y=7
15-4y=7
8=4y
y=2

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