Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
x-7y = -49
i) move x to the right-hand side and change its sign
-7y = -49-x
ii) change the signs on both sides of the equation
7y = 49+x
iii) divide both sides of the equation by 7


iv) use the commutative property to reorder the terms
* commutative property: a+b = b+a

The seamstress will need 12 inches of special fabric.
Answer:
( 7 , 4 )
given:
make y the subject in equation 2:
4x - y = 24
-y = 24 - 4x
y = 4x - 24
insert this in equation 1:
4x + 10y = 68
4x + 10(4x - 24) = 68
4x + 40x - 240 = 68
44x = 68 + 240
44x = 308
x = 7
solve for y:
y = 4x - 24
y = 4(7) - 24
y = 4
1. S= 5/6 or 0.833333
2. 0