Answer
$$y=2,\:x=-1$$
Work Step by Step
Solving the equation using substitution, we find:
$$\frac{5}{12}\left(\frac{5}{3}-\frac{4}{3}y\right)+\frac{7}{12}y=\frac{3}{4} \\ y=2$$
Thus:
$$x=\frac{5}{3}-\frac{4}{3}\cdot \:2 =-1$$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.2 Solve Linear Systems Algebraically - 3.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 165: 47
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