Answer:
The solution is (7, 1).
Step-by-step explanation:
2x - 6y = 8 Multiply this by -5.
5x - 4y = 31 Multiply this by 2.
-10x + 30y = -40 ...(1)
10x - 8y = 62.........(2)
Adding (1) and (2):
22y = 22
y = 1.
Substitute for y in the first equation:
2x - 6(1) = 8
2x = 14
x = 7.
