The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply equation (1) by 3. \ \
\ Equation (3)
Subtract the equation (3) and equation (2) to eliminate the m variable.
\ (Subtract the corresponding columns)
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
Divide each side by 2.
\Substitute in equation (3).
Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a b = b
a.
Subtract 21.6 from each side.
\ \ \
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
Divide each side by 1.2.
\The solution is .
The solution is .