Answer :
Answer:
y = 26.2857143 or 184/7 or 26 2/7
x = -13.7142857 or -96/7 or -13 5/7
Step-by-step explanation:
-5x + 5y = 40
-x + y = 40
x = -40 + y
substitute x for -40 + y
4(-40 + y ) + 3y = 24
-160 + 4y + 3y = 24
7y = 184
y = 26.2857143 (?)
x = -40 + 26.2857143
x = -13.7142857