Question 146219
First, multiply the first equation by -(1/2).

That gives:
(-1/16)x-(1/8)y=-5/2
(1/16)x+(1/2)y=7

Now we can add them.

(3/8)y=9/2
y=72/6=12.

Now for x:
(1/16)x+6=7
x=16

Check:
2+3=5
1+6=7.