Answer:
x = 4, y = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the 2 equations
4x + y = 17 → (1)
2x + y = 9 → (2)
Subtract (1) from (2) term by term
(4x - 2x) + (y - y) = (17 - 9)
2x = 8 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 4
Substitute x = 4 into (1) and solve for y
4(4) + y = 17
16 + y = 17 ( subtract 16 from both sides )
y = 1
