Question

helpppp Solve for the value of x and y using method of elimination.
7x+2y=24
8x+27=30 show ur work

Answer 1

Answer:

$\sf x=\frac{3}{8}$

$\sf \:y=\frac{171}{16}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf 7x+2y=24\\8x+27=30$

$\sf 56x+16y=192\\ 8x=3$

$\sf 56x+16y=192\\56x=21$

$\sf 16y=171$

$\sf y=\frac{171}{16}$

$\sf 56x+16\times \frac{171}{16} =192$

$\sf x=\frac{3}{8}$

* Hope this helps!