Question 948336
2x+3y=17
5x+6y=32 Multiply first equation by 2 and subtract
4x+6y=34
x=-2 ANSWER 1: x=-2
Back solve in one equation for y
2x+3y=17
2(-2)+3y=17
-4+3y=17 Add 4 to each side.
3y=21 Divide each side by 3
y=7 ANSWER 2: y=7
CHECK:
5x+6y=32
5(-2)+6(7)=32
-10+42=32
32=32