What is the value of x in the following system of equations

Question

5x+37y=73

8x-37y=32

Answer 1

We begin by adding both the given equation, and we get

5x + 37y + 8x - 37y = 73 + 32 (when adding we make sure L.H.S and R.H.S are added separately)

13x = 105

x = 105/13

x = 8.08