Answer: x = 46, y = 2.8
Step-by-step explanation:
equation 1: x - 10y = 18
equation 2: -6x - 10y = 32
The first equation can be re-written as: x = 18 + 10y
This can be substituted into the second equation and solved:
-6(18+10y) - 10y = 32
-108 + 60y - 10y = 32
50y = 140
.: y = 2.8
Using this value of y we can find x:
x = 18 + 10y
x = 18 + 10(2.8)
x = 18 + 28
x = 46
So, our solutions are: x = 46, y = 2.8
