Answer:
x = - 4, y = - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
3x + 7y = - 19 → (1)
7x - 4y = - 24 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by 4 and (2) by 7 , then adding will eliminate the y- term
12x + 28y = - 76 → (3)
49x - 28y = - 168 → (4)
Add (3) and (4) term by term to eliminate x
61x + 0 = - 244
61x = - 244 ( divide both sides by 61 )
x = - 4
Substitute x = - 4 into either of the 2 equations and solve for y
Substituting into (1)
3(- 4) + 7y = - 19
- 12 + 7y = - 19 ( add 12 to both sides )
7y = - 7 ( divide both sides by 7 )
y = - 1
