The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply the equation (1) by 7.
\ Equation (3)
Subtract equation (3) and Equation (1).
\Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by 37)
(Cancel common terms)
Substitute 1 for b in equation (1).
\
(Multiply:
)
Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c.
\ (Add 5 to each side)
(Additive inverse property:
5 + 5 = 0)
(Add: 1 + 5 = 6)
The solution is .