To solve a system of equation by elimination, the coefficients of the same variable of both equations must be equal. In this case, let's choose y. In order to make the coefficient of y of the second equation be equal to 7, we divide it by 2. Resulting to: 2x - 7y = -34
Next, add the two solutions so that the y term is eliminated. The result is: 10x = 5 Then solve for x x = 1/2
Substitute x to either of the solution to solve for y. The result is: y = 5
