We are given the two equations:
(1) -x=29-14y
(2) -9x=-19+14y
Multiply (1) by 9:
-9x = 261 – 126y
Subtract the two equations:
-9x = 261 – 126y
-
-9x=-19 + 14y
0 = 280 – 140y
140y = 280
y = 2
From (1):
-x = 29 – 14 (2)
x = -1
Answers:
x = -1
y = 2