Answer:
(2, 3 )
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
2x - 3y = - 5 → (1)
5x + 4y = 22 → (2) [ rearranged equation ]
Multiplying (1) by 4 and (2) by 3 and adding will eliminate the term in y
8x - 12y = - 20 → (3)
15x + 12y = 66 → (4)
Add (3) and (4) term by term to eliminate y, that is
23x = 46 ( divide both sides by 23 )
x = 2
Substitute x = 2 in either of the 2 equations and evaluate for y
Substituting into (2)
5)2) + 4y = 22
10 + 4y = 22 ( subtract 10 from both sides )
4y = 12 ( divide both sides by 4 )
y = 3
Solution is (2, 3 )
