2x + 3y = 12 (1st)
5x − y = 13 (2nd) ---> y = 5x - 13
Substitute y = 5x - 13 into (1st) equation
2x + 3(5x - 13) = 12
2x + 15x - 39 = 12
17x - 39 = 12
17x = 51
x = 3
substitute x = 7 into y = 5x - 13
y = 5x - 13
y = 5(3) - 13
y = 15 - 13
y = 2
Answer
solution x = 3 and y = 2
