Question 1153282
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{{{3x+9y = 138}}} [1]
{{{8x+5y = 178}}} [2]<br>
It might not end up being any help... but divide the first equation by 3 to make the numbers smaller:<br>
{{{x+3y = 46}}} [3]<br>
Multiply [3] by -8 and add the resulting equation to [2]; that will eliminate x.<br>
{{{-8x-24y = -368}}} [4]
{{{8x+5y = 178}}} [2]
{{{-19y = -190}}} [4]+[2]
{{{y = 10}}}<br>
Plug y=10 in either of the original equations to solve for x.<br>
I leave that part to you to finish the problem....<br>