Solution
2x + 13y = 173
11x - 6y = - 211
Multiply the first equation by 11
Multiply the second equation by 2
22x + 143y = 1903
22x - 12y = - 422
Subtract the equations to eliminate x.
22x + 143y = 1903
- [ 22x - 12y = - 422 ]
22x + 143y + - 22x - - 12y = 2325
Now solve for y
Divide by 155
y = 15
Now plug value of y into the original first equation
2x + 13(15) = 173
2x + 195 = 173
2x + 195 - 195 = 173 - 195
2x = - 22
Divide by 2
x = - 11
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