(b) $5x + 2y = 14$ $3x - 4y = 24$
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First, let's solve the first equation for x: 5x + 2y = 14 Subtract 2y from both sides: 5x = 14 - 2y Divide both sides by 5: x = (14 - 2y)/5 Now, let's substitute this value of x into the second equation: 3x - 4y = 24 3((14 - 2y)/5) - 4y = 24 Multiply both sides by Show more…
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