first set the first equation equal to x
subtract 2y from both sides
x=27-2y now plug this in to the other equation
2(27-2y)+3y=46 distribute
54-4y+3y=46 --> 54-y=46 now subtract 54 from both sides -y=-8 --> D)y=8
If you weren't asked to show work you could just plug the choices given into the equation
