Explanation:
To eliminate x in the system of equations:
1. Multiply Equation 1 by 9 and multiply Equation 2 by -4, this gives:
Equation 1: 36x -54y = 90
Equation 2: -36x - 8y = -28
2. Add the two equations together to eliminate x:
(36x - 54y) + (-36x - 8y) = 90 - 28
Simplifying, we get:
-62y = 62
3. Solve for y:
y = -1
4. Substitute y = -1 into one of the original equations, say Equation 1:
4x - 6(-1) = 10
Simplifying, we get:
4x + 6 = 10
5. Solve for x:
4x = 4
x = 1
Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is x = 1 and y = -1. We can check that these values are correct by substituting them back into the original equations and verifying that they satisfy both equations.