Question

solve by substitution or elimination

1. $3x + 2y = 24$

$x - y = -2$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x from second equation

$x = y - 2$

Step2: Substitute x into first equation

$3(y - 2) + 2y = 24$

Step3: Simplify and solve for y

$3y - 6 + 2y = 24$
$5y = 30$
$y = 6$

Step4: Substitute y back to find x

$x = 6 - 2 = 4$

Answer:

$x=4$, $y=6$