Hi, 3(x+5)-2(y-1)=6 x+4(y+3)=13 3x+15-2y+2=6 x+4y+ 12=13 3x-2y = -11 |multiplying 1st EQ by 2 and adding to the second x+4y = 1 7x = -21 x = -3 and y = 1