Question

Solve for x and y: x + y = 6,
3x - 8y = 5​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

x+y=6___(1)

3x-8y=5___(2)

multiply (1)with 3

thus

3x+3y=18___(3)

equating (3) & (2)

ie.,

(3)-(2)

3x+3y=18. -

3x-8y=5

________

11y=13

•°• y=13/11

then substitute y in x you will get the value of x