please help explain how to solve this system 2a3bx a2by the
please help explain how to solve this system: 2a+3b=x. -a+2b=y.
the answer is a=2x-3y/7. and b= a+2y/7 but I forgot the steps. please show in detail. thanks!
 
Solution
2a + 3b = x
-a + 2b = y
Now multiply 2nd eq. with 2
2a + 3b = x
-2a + 4b = 2y
Now add both equation
2a + 3b + (-2a + 4b) = x + 2y
7b = x + 2y
b = (x + 2y)/7
Now use above equation to solve for a
2a + 3(x + 2y)/7 = x
2a = x - 3x/7 - 6y/7
2a = (4x - 6y)/7
a = (2x - 3y)/7
Comment below if you have doubt in any steps.

