Answer:
y = 7
x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
14x+7y=217, then 14x = 217 - 7y
14x+3y=189, then 14x = 189 - 3y
217 - 7y = 189 - 3y
add 7y to each side of the equation:
4y + 189 = 217
subtract 1890 from each side:
4y = 28
divide both sides by 4:
y = 7
14x + 3(7) = 189
subtract 21 from each side:
14x = 168
divide both sides by 14:
x = 12
