Solve the simultaneous equations

Question

2x-3y=24

6x+2y=-5

Answer 1

2(2x - 3y = 24) =   4x - 6y = 48

3(6x + 2y = -5) = 18x + 6y = -15

                               22x = 33

                                    x = 3/2

 

2(3/2) - 3y = 24

3 - 3y = 24

-3y = 21

y = -7

(3/2,-7)